Major city · Brazil
Paranaguá
Spend 1–2 days in Paranaguá: see the colonial street‑museum trail and catch a boat to Ilha do Mel; longer only for extra island trips.
Paranaguá is a historic port city in Paraná with a compact colonial centre and a ferry hub for Ilha do Mel and nearby coastal towns. Its sights fit into a half‑day walk, so a single day covers the basics; add a second day for boat trips or a relaxed pace.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jan–Feb (cool, rainier), Dec (holiday crowds)
- Airport
- CWB
- Nights
- 1–2
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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paranaguá190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paranaguá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyParanaguá is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in crowded markets—keep valuables close and use registered taxis.
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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 Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 1½ h by car or bus to Paranaguá).CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 1½ h by car or bus to Paranaguá).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; use local taxis or rideshares for farther points.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomR$650 (≈ US$130)
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 Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 100 km (62 mi) north, 1½ h by car or bus to Paranaguá)CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 62 mi (100 km) north, 1½ h by car or bus to Paranaguá)
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
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. 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 (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paranaguá: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 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
The historic centre is walkable; use local taxis or rideshares for farther points. Ferries depart from the waterfront to Guaraqueçaba, Ilha do Mel and Superagüi.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ilha do Mel
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Ferry from Paranaguá waterfront, about 30 min
Popular beach and historic fort; plan for a half‑day or full‑day visit.
Guaraqueçaba
goDoor to door: ≈ 1.5 h total
Passenger launch from Paranaguá, 45 min
Atlantic Forest reserve, good for short hikes.
Morretes
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Bus from Paranaguá station, ~ 1 h
Scenic town, popular with tourists; may be busy on weekends.
Pontal do Paraná
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Bus or taxi, ~ 45 min
Coastal resort opposite 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.
Hostel on the waterfront
Close to the passenger boat office, good for early ferries.
Hotel Camboa
Central, near market and colonial sights.
Ibis Hotel
Av. Cel. José Lobo, modern amenities, 10‑min walk to beach road.
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$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 200–300 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 350–500 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × R$400 | R$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Ferry to Ilha do Mel (round trip)2 × R$90 · check schedule | R$180 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × R$180 · check provider | R$360 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$134 |
| Trip total≈ R$737 per person per day, bed included | R$1,474≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Seafood plate (fresh catch) | R$ 30–55 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Barreado (local stew) at Casa do Barreado | R$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Ferry ticket to Ilha do Mel (one way) | R$ 35–45 (≈ US$7–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules vary seasonally; check times in advance (check official site).
- Some colonial houses have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; Brazilian embassy in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paranaguá → Ilha do Mel ferry: about R$ 40 (≈ US$8) round‑trip, 30 min each way (check schedule)
- Taxi downtown 2 km: ≈ R$ 15–20
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (koh-mee LEE-zah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a balsa? — Where is the ferry? (OHN-deh FEE-kah ah BAHL-sah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soh pah-GAR kohm kar-TAO)
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 Paranaguá. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jan–Feb (cool, rainier), Dec (holiday crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a boat ticket to Ilha do Mel for a full‑day island experience.
- Combine a stay in Paranaguá with a night in Morretes for a two‑city coastal loop.
Sources
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