The City of Curitiba
The city of Curitiba is a cosmopolitan city with modern and sophisticated hotels, preserving the natural parks and the traditional folklore.
For those wanting to discover the state of Paraná, you can travel by train to the Atlantic Ocean coast, crossing the Mata Atlântica, and enjoy the fantastic beaches of "Ilha do Mel".
If you decide to visit this fantastic region of Brazil know that you have the fantastic Pestana Curitiba, one of the hotels in Curitiba ideal to accommodate any type of meeting.
Monuments and Points of Interest
There are many activities to do in Curitiba, including cultural. The city hosts a major theatre festival, the ‘Curitiba Theatre Festival’, which is held in March, and has on offer many museums for its visitors. At the Rui Barbosa Square’s Central Market will find many shops with handmade products at very reasonable prices. And if you like to take some souvenirs home be sure to visit the Largo da Ordem fair that runs every Sunday morning, offering a wide range of products typical of the region, from crafts to food through sculptures, paintings and show cars.
Tastes of Curitiba
The Curitiba cuisine is greatly influenced by the Italian, German, Polish and Ukrainian immigrants, from which descended the majority of the population. Dining options are well suited to all tastes.
How to Arrive
The air Transport to Curitiba is done mostly through the Afonso Pena International Airport, located in the nearby town of São José dos Pinhais, which is located 17 Kilometres from the centre of Curitiba. If you wish to arrive by car or bus, Curitiba is a city privileged in terms of transportation; it is accessible by several motorways: BR-116, BR-376/101, BR-277, BR-476 and BR-153.