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Cascavel
Skip unless you have a specific reason (agribusiness, motorsport, or a family visit): one night is enough to see the zoo and cathedral.
Cascavel is a mid-sized agribusiness city in western Paraná, 150 km from Foz do Iguaçu. It has a small zoo, a modern cathedral and a migrant monument, but no major tourist draw. Most travellers use it as a logistics stop or for the Coopavel Rural Show and Stock Car Brasil events.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain), Jul (winter cold)
- Airport
- CAC
- Nights
- 1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cascavel190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cascavel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCascavel is generally safe for a Brazilian city of its size.
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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.
- AirportCAC Cascavel Airport (Flights from São Paulo (Congonhas) and Campinas; about 15 min by taxi to the centre.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafezinho)R$ 4–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$ 8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiR$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within cityR$ 4.50 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketZoo entrycheck
- Budget bedApartment (via Airbnb), a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$500 (≈ US$95)
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
- CAC Cascavel Airport (Flights from São Paulo (Congonhas) and Campinas; about 15 min by taxi to the centre.)
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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
not flagged
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–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cascavel: 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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 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 centre is walkable. Buses cover the city; taxis and Uber are available. A car is useful for the zoo and ecological park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus or car via BR-277, about 2 h
Iguaçu Falls is the main reason to be in the region; stay overnight there.
Guaíra
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Car via PR-182, about 1.5 h
Lake Itaipu and the Guaíra beach area; a half-day trip.
Capitão Leonidas Marques
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Car via BR-277 and PR-491, about 1 h
Small town with a river beach; only if you have time.
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.
Centro (downtown)
Hotels near Praça do Migrante and the cathedral; walkable to restaurants.
BR-277 / Rodovia das Cataratas
Chain hotels and motels along the highway to Foz do Iguaçu; convenient if driving.
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$ 100–180 (≈ US$19–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 180–350 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 350 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Bus Cascavel → Foz do Iguaçu, one way2 × R$40 · check | R$80 |
| Taxi from airport to centre1 × R$30 | R$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$40 | R$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$89 |
| Trip total≈ R$490 per person per day, bed included | R$979≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais (BRL); flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafezinho) | R$ 4–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$ 20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$ 8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | R$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus ride within city | R$ 4.50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Zoo entry | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The zoo is small: 30–45 min is enough unless you have children.
- Event dates (Rural Show, Stock Car) fill hotels months ahead; book early if attending.
- Driving at night outside the city is not recommended due to poor lighting and livestock on roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US has a consulate in São Paulo and an embassy in Brasília; most other countries have embassies in Brasília and consulates in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cascavel Airport → centre: about R$ 30 (≈ US$6) by taxi, 15 min
- Bus Cascavel → Foz do Iguaçu: about R$ 40 (≈ US$8), 2 h (check)
- Taxi centre → zoo: R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bom DEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (ON-jee FEE-kah ah hoh-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohm kar-TAOWN)
- Não entendo — I don't understand (now en-TEN-doo)
Emergency numbers are the same across Brazil.
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 Cascavel. 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 Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain), Jul (winter cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the zoo, cathedral, ecological park and Praça do Migrante with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for Casa Do Marquês and other restaurants with last orders.
- Event pages for Coopavel Rural Show and Stock Car Brasil with ticket links and accommodation alerts.
Sources
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