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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.
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pinhais190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pinhais, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyPinhais is generally safe; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWB Aeroporto Afonso Pena (17 km (11 mi) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.).CWB Aeroporto Afonso Pena (11 mi (17 km) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.).
- Getting aroundRegular city buses (R$4.30 (≈ under US$1)) run every 20–30 min to Terminal Boqueirão; Airport Shuttle (R$15 (≈ US$3)) and 24 h taxis (≈R$60) are also available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to downtown CuritibaR$60 (≈ US$12)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus to CuritibaCash on boardR$4.30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Curitiba, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$280 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWB Aeroporto Afonso Pena (17 km (11 mi) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.)CWB Aeroporto Afonso Pena (11 mi (17 km) from Pinhais, in São José dos Pinhais; flights to major Brazilian cities.)
Weather and climate
Pinhais: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Curitiba
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Pinhais to Curitiba terminal, about 30 min
Main city for shopping, museums and nightlife.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Curitiba hotels
Closest accommodation; easy bus or shuttle from Pinhais.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–250 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$250 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed in Curitiba1 × 1 night × R$50 | R$50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$120 | R$120 |
| City bus Curitiba ↔ Pinhais (one way)1 × R$4 · Cash on board | R$4 |
| Airport Shuttle (one way)1 × R$15 | R$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × R$50 · check | R$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$24 |
| Trip total≈ R$263 per person per day, bed included | R$263≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| City bus to CuritibaCash on board | R$4.30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Airport Shuttle | R$15 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi to downtown Curitiba | R$60 (≈ US$12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; nearest Brazilian embassy in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- City bus Curitiba ↔ Pinhais: R$4.30 (≈ under US$1) per ride, cash
- Airport Shuttle: R$15 (≈ US$3), every 20 min
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (desculpe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obrigado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (quanto custa)
- Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? — Where is the bus stop? (onde fica o ponto de ônibus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pinhais. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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