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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Maringá, Paraná
Maringá
Spend 1–2 days in Maringá to see the cathedral, parks and a water‑park; longer only for a day‑trip to Londrina.
Maringá is a planned city in northern Paraná with abundant green space, a striking modern cathedral and several parks. A short stay covers the main sights; a longer visit is only needed for nearby day trips.
- Country
- Brazil
- Local name
- Maringá
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (more rain)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$70–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed · High R$200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | R$5–8 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | R$25–45 |
| Taxi (first km) | R$6–8 |
| Bus ticket within city | R$4–5 |
| Thermas de Maringá entry | R$30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MGW · Silvio Name Junior Airport
- 10 km (6.2 mi) from downtown, domestic flights to major Brazilian cities6.2 mi (10 km) from downtown, domestic flights to major Brazilian cities
Typical fares
- Airport → downtown (taxi)
- ≈ R$30–45 (check)
- Bus Maringá → Londrina
- ≈ R$80 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City buses and taxis cover the area; no rail service. Walkable downtown and park districts.
See and do
Known for
- Maringá Cathedral
- Parque das Grevíleas
- Thermas de Maringá water park
- Japanese‑Brazilian Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Londrina | Bus from Maringá central station, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Hotel Central Plaza
- Central location, close to bus terminal
- Hotel Íbis
- Budget chain, near city centre
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedes‑KOO‑pe |
| Thank you | Obrigadoob‑ree‑GA‑doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN‑toh KOO‑sta |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ON‑jee FEE‑ka oo ban‑YAY‑roo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer (Dec–Feb) can exceed 30 °C; stay hydrated.
- Flight schedules may change; check airlines before travel.
Maringá is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and avoid isolated streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Maringá, Paraná yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Maringá Cathedral
- Parque das Grevíleas
- Thermas de Maringá water park
- Japanese‑Brazilian Festival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Maringá (Paraná), revision 5296832 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296832
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/maringa-parana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.