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How can one get to the Iguazu Falls from Curitiba? It's the same state, Parana but it's a distanbce of 650-700 km. Is there a bus line or you have to take a plane?

Dear All I will be on business trip in Curitiba for a couple of days and I was wondering does it worth to extend my stay longer to enjoy being in Curitiba or do u think it does not worth to stay in Curitiba and I can travel to any nearby citifies where I have much fun ,my prefect trip will be if I found good carnivals , beach , shopping , unusual activities etc. so please send me your detailed feedback

Hey everybody, I'm comming down to Brazil during Carnaval for the first time ever. Don't want to deal with the insanity of Carnaval in Rio, so I've decided that I'll catch a flight down to Curitiba during the main Carnaval dates of Feb. 17th to 21st. Are there any particular events that usually take place in Curitiba during Carnaval that are worth attending .... or should I just take a little trip to Ilha do Mel and chill over there? Any suggestions? Thanks - Skull!

Hi everyone, I'm going to be visiting Curitiba (specifically UFPR) this Sept, and will be there for 1 month. I was wondering if renting a fully furnished apartment might be the best way to go? How should I go about finding such a place (unfortunately, I don't speak Portuguese as yet.. are there any English resources?) Are there areas to avoid (safety-wise)? Also, is it easy (& cheap) to get around to the major tourist sites/ big cities? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Obrigado :)

I am visiting Curitiba on 17 th december ,2010,Thursday.need to leave on 18th or 19th night.I want to go to Morretes by train one way.THAT IS the only reason I am visiting Curitiba .PLEASE give me suggestions on how to buy ticket online fron USA..?Does SerraVerde Express run on Friday?tx.HELP!Also is there a way to buy bus ticket to Rio From Curitiba( Leito) Online from USA and what time does it leave to Rio at night.I ned to catch flight to USA from Rio on Sunday 19 th night and I want to reach Rio by Sunday a.m. for sure.tx .pl reply.

Hello Everyone! I am very excited to be joining my husband in Curitiba in December! I am looking for opportunities involving ecology/plant science/conservation biology/Portuguese language immersion/English speaking friends. I'm not necessarily looking for work right away, as I will have to work on my visa (husband is Brazilian and I am American, not sure how long visa process will take). I am however, looking for opportunities within the city that would include: volunteer opportunities in nature parks, native plant studies, environmental clean up efforts, etc... Additionally, any info anyone could provide on intensive Portuguese language courses would be greatly appreciated! I'm also looking for English Speaking friends while I get my bearings!!! Anyone interested in giving me advice on how to get to know the city please let me know! I studied in Curitiba in 2005 for several months so I am somewhat familiar with it, but I will have days to fill and lots of energy so am looking for productive ways to spend time during the day in the city. Thank you..look forward to hearing from you!!!

we are two visitors travel from china to brazil. we will fly to sao paulo at 20th may afternoon. we want to go to curitiba. does any one can give us some information about the transort from sao paulo GRU airport to curitiba city centre? is that any train, bus or airline between these two places? we have a quite luggage so we do not want to walk too much. we will stay in curitiba for about 10 days. also is any good price hotel near the Location of Expotrade Convention Center, which is located in Pinhais, Curitiba’s Metropolitan Are? thanks for your helping.

Aloha Everyone! I am currently thinking about moving to Curitiba after I graduate from college in June. I have a number of questions on the topic: 1. What is the likelihood of renting a (cheap?) single bedroom/bathroom apartment with a kitchen either in Curitiba or Campo Grande? 2. I am interested in taking some Portuguese classes, the longer the program the better: are there any such institutions that could offer this? 3. Also, I am getting TEFL certified in April and am hoping to teach English while I am there, how difficult is it to find a job or do private tutoring? 4. Finally, what is the best thing to do concerning visas? Could I get a student visa if I was taking Portuguese classes or would I just have to work around my tourist visa? If anyone could help me with these questions I would be SO APPRECIATIVE!!!!!!!!!!! Obrigada!

How long does a tour of the museum take, and are there options for English-led tours?

Hello, In January 2010 i want to travel to Sao paulo. I almost booked my flight through cheaptickets.nl, cause actually the easiest way for me is to fly from Amsterdam. But I can also travel from London (first fly with ryan air from Eindhoven to London) and fly really cheap with Mexicana air for £ 213 http://www.cheapticket.co.uk/index.aspx But my problem is that i don't really feel comfortable with this way of booking a flight. Does someone have experience with this and can tell me if this save to do this. thanx in advance Johan

Hello everyone. I will be visiting Curitiba in mid february. Can someone please advise on things that I could do, but more especially gay bars, night clubs and adult cinemas. Many thanks, N

I will arrive on 16th of nov., to Sao Paulo and I have training in Curitiba on 17th of Nov. I would like to know how can I get bus ticket or train ticket from Sao Paulo to Curitiba? and how many hours does it take in average to arrive Curitiba? ANd if someone could give me informations abt this city?

My flight (if on time) arrives in Curitiba at 23.30. Allowing for delays etc. I may not get out of the terminal before- say - 1 am. Does anyone know what time do the Aiport Shuttle Buses or the normal buses stop be running into the City?

Hi! Im a 24 year old student from Germany and Im making an internship here in Brazil. On Friday I will be in Curitiba, so if anyone would like to show me the city.... I would appreciate this very much. Email me! hansemann83@yahoo.de Ciao!

Hi all, Is there a safe place to keep my luggage in a cloak room in the bus or the train station. I am taking the bus from Iguassu and arriving in the morning to Curitiba at 7 AM. I am taking the train journey at 8 AM. Is there a safe place to leave my luggage in the vicinity. Please help.

Dear members, I have tried this website http://www.serraverdeexpress.com.br I also gave it to my travel agent In Brazil. I want 2 tickets on the left side for the train journey. This has been recommended in these forums as well as Lonely planet guide. My travel agent In Brazil says that seats are allocated in random and is unable to promise me seats on the left side. I am planning that particular journey for 25th May'07. I think being so much in advance there should be a way for it. Or is it first come first served and you can choose your seats? Is ther any 1 st class compartments or all seats are passenger class/economy class? input much appreciated.

Any suggestions for gay restaurants in Curitiba, Brazil?

Dear all I am assigned to work in Curitiba for 6 mths starting from late Jan 2007 by the company and will come with my wife. The company finds me a hotel with just a microwave and fridge. As we like doing our cooking and importantly six months is not a short period and staying in a hotel will definitely drive us crazy, we wish to find a furnished apartment with two bedrooms, kitchen, belcony and basic electric appliance. My questions are: 1. Can I easily rent such an apartment for 6 mths in Curitiba? 2. What will be the normal rent for an apartment say 70 square meters? 3. By what source could we find these informations? Your advise/help will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance Cheers

Hello, me and other 3 girls are going to study next february and planning on renting an apartment. Do you know where can I find cheap, used beds / house stuff? like a flea market, or street market or something :) Thanks

Am requesting comments of any past guest of the Inter Palace Hotel in Curitiba.

I am going to Curitiba tomorrow and want to do my Christmas shoping there. What gifts are native to Brazil? I like to steer away from tourist traps and prices and shop with the residents. Thanks for any suggestions and help!

I am trying to find out about the train trip from Curitiba to Paranagua. I realize there are 2 train services. 1)Do they both operate every day? 2) How do I buy tickets ahead of time from the US? 3) Any other info greatly appreciated.

Hi I am looking for 10-14 days furnished appartment in Curitiba. Dates October 25 - Novmenber 8 th Tnx Nili

can anyone recommend any good places to crash in. at reasonable rates

any great things that i should do while in curitiba? i'm going for a wedding of a friends with my boyfriend...we love anything with a good history, athletic, culturally interesting, musical, etc.. thanks!

Hello! I will be traveling to Curitiba at the end of May and hope to take a couple of weeks of Portuguese classes. I would appreciate any recommendations for economical Portuguese tutors or institutes. About how much should I expect to pay for an hour of private instruction? Thanks! Rosie

I would like to take the train from Curitiba to Morretes, is it possible to buy the tickets on the departure day or the day before or is it necessary to book them in advance? After the arrival in Morretes I would like to continue my journey to Floripa, are there public buses? Is it easy to do this trip in one day? Thank you Alex

Ola, I am going to be in Curitiba at the end of March for the Global Biodiversity Forum, I can't wait. I'm planning this trip at the last minute as I have only just managed to get funding to go to the conference, and would love to be able to visit a friend of mine in Buenos Aires after the conference. I don't think I'll be able to afford a flight though... could anyone tell me how much I should expect to pay for a bus ticket to Buenos Aires, and how long the journey would take?

I'm planning on travelling to Curitiba and Ilha do Mel in January, but I have a bus ticket to Camboriu (I'm coming from Argentina). Which is the best way to get to to Curitiba (or directly to Paranagua) from Camboriu? Are there frequent buses? Does anybody know a bus company that makes this connection? Thank you!!!

hello everyone! we are coming from greece on the 7th of january at CURITIBA. if you can help with any info on a hotel/70-90 rs per night would be great. ANYONE WANT TO HAVE A DRINK WITH US on the 7th of JAN? ..exchange some greek-brasilian tips! regards akis