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Marumbi
Go only if you want a quiet, off-grid hiking base with no road access: one night camping, arrive and leave by train. Skip if you need shops, restaurants or a fixed schedule.
Marumbi is a tiny railway stop in the Serra do Mar mountains, reachable only by the scenic Curitiba–Morretes train. There are no roads, no shops, no restaurants — just a free campsite with hot showers, a small museum and trails into the Atlantic Forest. It works for one night as a quiet break between Curitiba and the coast, but only if you carry your own food and water.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, heat, leeches on trails)
- Airport
- CWB
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Marumbi190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marumbi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyMarumbi is very safe — no crime, no traffic.
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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.
- AirportcheckCWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 1.5 h by taxi + train to Marumbi; check train schedules.).
- Getting aroundWalk.
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 Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 1.5 h by taxi + train to Marumbi; check train schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marumbi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Walk. The only paths are hiking trails and the railway line.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Train from Marumbi, about 20 min
Historic town with restaurants and bars; a good place to eat after hiking.
Curitiba
goDoor to door: 2 h
Train from Marumbi, about 1.5 h
Capital city with museums, parks and urban attractions.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Train from Marumbi, about 1 h
Port city with historic centre and access to Ilha do Mel.
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.
Marumbi station area
Free campsite with bathrooms and hot water; no reservation needed. The Brazilian mountaineering club (CPM) offers covered dormitory space for R$ 20 (check).
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$ 20–50 (≈ US$4–10) (camping fee + train ticket)
- Mid
- R$ 50–100 (≈ US$10–19) (includes a dorm bed at CPM)
- High
- R$ 100 (≈ US$19)+ (if you take a guided hike)
Trip budget
| Free campsite (own tent)2 × 1 night × R$0 | R$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$20 | R$40 |
| Train Curitiba–Marumbi one way2 × R$80 · Check | R$160 |
| Guided hike (half day)2 × R$80 · Check | R$160 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$54 |
| Trip total≈ R$207 per person per day, bed included | R$414≈ US$80 |
No reservation needed; bathrooms with hot water.
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais. Train ticket not included; check Serra Verde Express prices.
Prices of common things
| Train Curitiba–Marumbi (one way)Serra Verde Express; price varies by class. | R$ 60–100 (≈ US$12–19) (check) |
| CPM dormitory bed | R$ 20 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Camping (free) | R$ 0 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No food, drink or supplies for sale — bring everything you need.
- Trains pass only twice a day (once each direction); missing yours means waiting until the next day.
- The Serra Verde Express stop at Marumbi may not be guaranteed — confirm with the operator before booking.
- Leeches are common on wet trails; wear long trousers and closed shoes.
- No phone signal in much of the area.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para a estação de Marumbi, por favorTo Marumbi station, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Brasília; consulates in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife. Most other countries have embassies in Brasília and consulates in São Paulo or Rio.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Curitiba–Marumbi: about R$ 60–100 (≈ US$12–19), 1.5 h (check)
- Train Marumbi–Morretes: about R$ 30–50 (≈ US$6–10), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a trilha? — Where is the trail? (ON-deh FEE-kah ah TREE-lyah)
- Preciso de água — I need water (preh-SEE-zoo dee AH-gwah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marumbi. 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: Apr–Sep (cooler, less rain) · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, heat, leeches on trails) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Train schedule and stop confirmation for Marumbi (Serra Verde Express).
- Camping facilities: number of spots, fire pit rules, water availability.
- Trail maps and difficulty grades for the main hikes.
- CPM dormitory: contact, capacity, current price.
Sources
- officialMarumbi official website
- officialSerra Verde Express
- secondaryWikivoyage: Marumbi, revision 5125748 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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