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Guaraqueçaba
Spend 1–2 days in Guaraqueçaba: a day for the historic town and a half‑day for Superagüi National Park.
Guaraqueçaba is a small coastal town in Paraná with limited services. Its main attractions are the historic church, the nearby ghost village of Ararapira, Morro do Quitumbê sunset spot, and boat trips to Superagüi National Park. One full day covers the town centre; a second half‑day lets you join a park boat tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–Nov (dry season, better road conditions)
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rains, unpaved roads may be bad)
- Airport
- CWB
- Nights
- 1–2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guaraqueçaba190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guaraqueçaba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyLow crime in town centre; stay on main streets after dark and keep an eye on road conditions.
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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 (about 115 km (71 mi) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate)).CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (about 71 mi (115 km) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate)).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; reach Superagüi by boat tours from the dock.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$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$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$650 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$240 (≈ US$45) · 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 (about 115 km (71 mi) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate))CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (about 71 mi (115 km) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate))
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guaraqueçaba: 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)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 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
Town is walkable; reach Superagüi by boat tours from the dock. Roads (BR‑277, PR‑405) are the main car routes; PR‑405 can be rough in summer.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Superagüi National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Guaraqueçaba dock, about 30 min; tours depart daily
Boat tickets need advance booking in high season.
Ararapira ghost village
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north on PR‑405, then walkDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north on PR‑405, then walk
Road may be rough; check conditions.
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.
Chaua Pousada
simple rooms near town centre
Pousada Marina
on Rua Dr. Ramos Filgueiras, 469
Pousada Mata Atlântica
R. Dr. Ramos Figueira, s/n
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$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room (double)1 × 1 night × R$400 | R$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$240 | R$480 |
| Ferry Guaraqueçaba ↔ Paranaguá (round‑trip)2 × R$70 | R$140 |
| Superagüi boat tour (day)2 × R$150 | R$300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$132 |
| Trip total≈ R$726 per person per day, bed included | R$1,452≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–45 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Boat ticket to Superagüi | R$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- PR‑405 road may be in poor condition during the rainy season; check before driving.
- Ferry schedules from Paranaguá: 9 AM and 1 PM departures, return 6 AM and 2 PM; verify times.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consular services are in Curitiba (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Curitiba → Guaraqueçaba bus (Viação Graciosa): Departs 7 AM, about R$45 (≈ US$9)
- Ferry Paranaguá ↔ Guaraqueçaba: R$70 (≈ US$13) round‑trip, 9 AM/1 PM departures
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee‑zahn‑a)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑bra‑doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh koos‑tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn‑jee fee‑kah oo bah‑nyay‑roo)
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 Guaraqueçaba. 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–Nov (dry season, better road conditions) · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rains, unpaved roads may be bad) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for PR‑405 (check road status).
- Create a boat‑tour page for Superagüi with ticket links.
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