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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Pinhais
Spend half a day in Pinhais: see Igreja Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança and Parque Newton Freire Maia, then return to Curitiba.
Pinhais is a small town in the Grande Curitiba area; its main attractions fit into a few hours, so one day (or a half‑day) is enough.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0 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$120–180 excl. bed · Mid R$180–250 excl. bed · High R$250+ 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 |
|---|---|
| City bus to Curitiba | R$4.30 |
| Airport Shuttle | R$15 |
| Taxi to downtown Curitiba | R$60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CWB · Aeroporto Afonso Pena
- 17 km (11 mi) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.11 mi (17 km) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.
Typical fares
- City bus Curitiba ↔ Pinhais
- R$4.30 per ride, cash
- Airport Shuttle
- R$15, every 20 min
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
Regular city buses (R$4.30) run every 20–30 min to Terminal Boqueirão; Airport Shuttle (R$15) and 24 h taxis (≈R$60) are also available.
See and do
Known for
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança
- Parque Newton Freire Maia
- Iraí Environmental Protection Area
- Pinhais Municipal Woods
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | Bus from Pinhais to Curitiba terminal, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Curitiba hotels
- Closest accommodation; easy bus or shuttle from Pinhais.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedesculpe |
| Thank you | Obrigadoobrigado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?quanto custa |
| Where is the bus stop? | Onde fica o ponto de ônibus?onde fica o ponto de ônibus |
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
- Winter fog (June–August) can close Afonso Pena Airport in the morning; allow extra travel time.
- Check opening hours of Igreja Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança before visiting.
Pinhais is generally safe; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pinhais yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança
- Parque Newton Freire Maia
- Iraí Environmental Protection Area
- Pinhais Municipal Woods
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: Pinhais, revision 5244753 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244753
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pinhais). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.