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10 Days in Curitiba: A Journey Through Culture and Nature

Roberto Romanelli

Roberto Romanelli

13 Nov 2023

Explore the vibrant city of Curitiba in Brazil, with its stunning botanical gardens, historic theaters, and fascinating museums. Immerse yourself in the local culture and discover the beauty of this hidden gem in South America.

Trip to Curitiba

Day 1
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$0

Botanical Garden of Curitiba
Park established in 1991, with a glasshouse, a formal, French-style garden & a sensation garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$3

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$ 3

Teatro Paiol
A historic building hosting plays & musicals in its small, intimate interior.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Passeio Público
Set on 17 acres, the country's oldest public park offers hiking/biking trails, a lake & pedal boats.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
Day 3
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$8

Gerdt Hatschbach Botanical Museum
Herbarium for plant research & a botanical info center, along with botany courses & lectures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
Day 4
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$25

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$ 3

Bosque de Portugal
Urban green space featuring trails marked by yellow pillars with verses of famous Portuguese poets.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Museu Egípcio e Rosacruz -Tutankhamon
Museum & sculpture garden featuring replicas of Egyptian relics, real mummies & Rosicrucian objects.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
Day 5
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$6

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$ 3

Ópera de Arame - Vale da Música
1992 opera house noted for its wire-like steel-tube construction & leafy, waterside setting.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
16 - 20 min

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Praça Tiradentes
Downtown pedestrian plaza framed by elegant, 19th-century buildings & dotted with iron sculptures.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$8

Museu do Expedicionário
History museum with photos, maps & artifacts documenting the role of Brazilian forces in WWII.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
Day 7
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$0

Historical Center of Curitiba Largo da Ordem
Historic city center with long-standing buildings, plus bars, restaurants, shops & museums.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Memorial de Curitiba
Spacious, modern facility since 1996 showcasing art exhibitions, concerts & theatrical performances.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$4

Parque Barigui
Urban park with sports courts & lakeside trails for hiking/biking, plus a skating rink & BBQ grills.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
Day 9
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$13

Museu Paranaense
Free, 2-building museum tracing Paraná's heritage with archaeology & natural history exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
Day 10
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$22

Museu do Holocausto de Curitiba
Holocaust museum showcasing artifacts & the memories of survivors who had Brazilian connections.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
13 - 20 min

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Museu Oscar Niemeyer
Architecture, art & design displayed in 12 rooms in a futuristic museum with an eye-shaped tower.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$87
Transport:$7