Major city · Brazil
Londrina
Give Londrina one night as a coffee-city stop between São Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu, or skip it — two nights only if you want the Mata dos Godoy forest.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (mild, drier)
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot, wet, heavy afternoon rain)
- Airport
- LDB
- Nights
- 1
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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Londrina is a wealthy coffee-and-agribusiness city of about half a million in northern Paraná, named after London because a British cotton firm funded the settlement in the 1930s. It has a compact downtown, a university, a big mall and good churrasco, but few headline sights. Most travellers use it as a comfortable one-night break on the road or rail-free corridor between São Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu, or as a base for the Maringá area.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Londrina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyLondrina is calmer than Brazil's big coastal cities, but use normal care: keep phones out of sight downtown, take taxis after dark…
- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance (samu) · 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.
- AirportLDB Londrina–Governador José Richa Airport (Daily flights to Curitiba, São Paulo and Campinas; about 5 km south of the centre.).LDB Londrina–Governador José Richa Airport (Daily flights to Curitiba, São Paulo and Campinas; about 3.1 mi south of the centre.).
- Getting aroundCity buses (TCGL) are frequent near the university in office hours and sparse otherwise — waits over an hour happen.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café or padaria)R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealChurrasco all-you-can-eat dinnerR$60–120 (≈ US$12–25)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shopR$12–20 (≈ US$3–4)R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi ride3.1 mi taxi rideShort hops R$15–20.R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus rideR$6 (≈ US$2) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$50–90 (≈ US$10–17)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$70 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per roomR$550 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$180 (≈ US$35) · Mid R$320 (≈ US$60) · High R$600 (≈ US$120)
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 →
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
- LDB Londrina–Governador José Richa Airport (Daily flights to Curitiba, São Paulo and Campinas; about 5 km south of the centre.)LDB Londrina–Governador José Richa Airport (Daily flights to Curitiba, São Paulo and Campinas; about 3.1 mi south of the centre.)
Weather and climate
Londrina: 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°C86°F
20°C68°F
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Feb
30°C86°F
20°C68°F
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Mar
31°C88°F
19°C66°F
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Apr
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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May
25°C77°F
14°C57°F
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Jun
24°C75°F
12°C54°F
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Jul
24°C75°F
12°C54°F
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Aug
27°C81°F
13°C55°F
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Sep
28°C82°F
15°C59°F
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Oct
29°C84°F
17°C63°F
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Nov
30°C86°F
19°C66°F
10 rd
Dec
30°C86°F
20°C68°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses (TCGL) are frequent near the university in office hours and sparse otherwise — waits over an hour happen. Taxis are everywhere and short hops run about R$15–20. Ride-hailing apps work in the centre. A car helps for the outlying parks and the Mata dos Godoy reserve.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maringá
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus or car west on the Hermínio Antônio Pennacchi highway
Cathedral, parks and a greener city centre; easy half-day or overnight.
Mata dos Godoy State Park
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Car or arranged taxi southwest of the city
Small remnant of original Paraná forest; check opening and access before going.
Ourinhos
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus east on BR-369
A transport stop on the way to São Paulo state, not a destination.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro
Calçadão, banks, restaurants and the old station museum within walking distance; best for one night without a car.
Gleba Palhano / around Catuaí Shopping
Modern hotels, malls and chain restaurants along Rod. Celso Garcia Cid; needs a taxi or car.
Lake Igapó area
Quieter, park-side hotels; a short drive from downtown.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–450 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- R$450 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × R$300 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$320 | R$640 |
| Airport taxi to Centro, one way1 × R$40 · check | R$40 |
| City bus single fare2 × R$6 · check | R$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$111 |
| Trip total≈ R$612 per person per day, bed included | R$1,223≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café or padaria) | R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Churrasco all-you-can-eat dinner | R$60–120 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | R$12–20 (≈ US$3–4) / R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxi rideShort hops R$15–20. | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| City bus ride | R$6 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$50–90 (≈ US$10–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus frequency drops sharply outside office and university hours; plan around it or take a taxi.
- Summer afternoon downpours flood streets quickly — carry a light rain jacket Dec–Feb.
- Downtown is quiet and less well lit at night; use taxis after dark.
- The Mata dos Godoy reserve is far outside the city and needs arranged transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 192
- Fire
- 193
Pocket card
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LondrinaLondrina
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No US or UK consulate in Londrina; the US consulate general is in São Paulo and the British consulate general in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Most countries: embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Centro, taxi: about R$40 (≈ US$8), 15 min (check)
- Centro → Catuaí Shopping, taxi: R$25–35 (≈ US$5–7)
- Bus Londrina → Maringá: about R$50–70 (≈ US$10–13), 1.5–2 h (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Good morning (bohn DEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / -dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KOHN-tah por fah-VOR)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohn kar-TOWN)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYAY-roo)
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 Londrina. 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 (mild, drier) · avoid Dec–Feb (hot, wet, heavy afternoon rain) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LDB: taxi and app fares field-checked, late-arrival rung.
- Downtown walking cluster: Calçadão, old station museum, Lake Igapó 1.
- Eat pages with verified hours for the Higienópolis churrasco strip.
- Mata dos Godoy access fixture so the day-trip verdict can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Brasil — Paraná
- officialLondrina municipal government
- officialTCGL — Londrina city buses
- secondaryWikivoyage: Londrina, revision 5197482 (CC BY-SA 4.0)