Curitiba Travel Forum

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

Hey,
I was just wondering, for those that live in Curitiba, how long will 10,000 dollars or around 20,000 to 23,000 reais with the current exchange rate, last me, a single traveler. I would like to live a rather comfortable life...nothing too lavish just a 1 br furnished apartment, monthly fees for jiu jitsu and muay thai at the academia ChuteBoxe, eating out a couple times a week, and going out on weekends? Also, I would like to go to some beach cities while I am there (Ilha do mel, Floripa, and any other nice beach towns). I would probably take a 1 week trip to a beach city every month/month and a half. Also, I would like to teach some english, but don't have a TEFL or any type of certification. Also, are there any big festas on the same scale as carnaval or oktoberfest(blumeneau) near curitiba from january until the time I would leave? Thanks in advance.

my family and i are planning to relocate to curitiba. i am in need of realtors to show me some furnished apartments, or perhaps names of places that would be suitable for a family. location is important, as is safety. also coming with 2 small children. how can i look for a reliable "baba". planning to be there 3dec 05.

Hi all, I am going to be in Curitiba from the 20th December 2005 until the 16th Jan and need to rent a nice apartment.

Also would apreciate any info about those cities. I originally wasn't going to Blumenau, but since I'm traveling at the time for Oktoberfest, I feel it would be a crime NOT to visit. Also any info about lodging or points of interest in and around those places would be apreciated. Thanks.

I will be visiting Curitiba with my sister for a week in the beginning of December. She will be working during the days, so I am looking for things to do around Curitiba...day trips and things in and around Curitiba.

Hi. I've been to Rio 4 times and loved it, but this time I thought I would do something different. Here is how my itinery and my plans look like (so far):

Oct 4: fly in Curitiba around 7:30PM.
Same night: take overnight bus to Iguazu falls.
Oct 5,6: stay in Iguazu.
Oct 6 night: take overnight bus back to Curitiba.
Oct 7 morning: arrive in Curitiba, tour Villa Velha. Overnight in the city.
Oct 8 morning: take the train to Paranagua, then ferry to Ilha Do Mel.
Oct 8-12 on the Island
Oct 12 10:50 AM fly out Curitiba.

Like I mentioned before, I've never been in the region, so I apreciate any comments, suggestions, tips, etc. As you understand my flight days are pretty much set but I haven't booked anything between the flights yet, so nothing is carved in stone. If you think I should spend more time in one place rather than another, or have any other suggestions, please let me know.

I do have a couple of specific questions:

1. What's the weather like on Island Do Mel in October? Can one actually swim in the ocean? I was on Ilha Grande same time last year and really enjoyed the weather: warm and pleasant, not nearly as hot as Rio in January. Is it much colder on Isla Do Mel?

2. What time should I live the island in order to get to the airport by 10AM. Are there any boats that would take me from the island so early? Should I avoid trying that and go to Curitiba the day before (spend night in the city)?

2. What do you call the bus with those fully reclining seats in Brazil and what coould be the cost (ballpark) from Curitiba to Iguazu? Also, do I need to book in advance?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Andrew

Hello, Jeff here. My wife and I are planning on purchasing an apartment in Curitiba. Can anyone tell me where the emerging areas are? We would like to live in a place that is relatively safe, with younger professionals, artists, or university students. We're not necessarily looking for yuppie or posh places, but more for emerging 'lagalzinho' places. Also, what are the traditional neighborhoods that are good?

Many thanks,
Jeff.

Oi,
I will be passing through Curitiba on my Brasil trip at the end of the year. I am very interested in historic architecture. What does Curitiba have to offer? Like palacios or baroque churches? I have heard of an italian neighborhood, which has interesting architecture and many restaurants.

Unfortunately, when I see pictures of Brazilian cities, it usually only shows the skylines full of skyscrapers and tall buildings, and you know they basically all look the same...

Which other city in the south of Brazil do you strongly recommend visiting?
Obrigado!

Hi Folks,

Can anyone tell me roughly how long is the bus ride from Curitiba to SPaolo? Is it a frequent service.

Obrigado!!

Hugo

We are going to be in Curitiba for a week. Besides the basic bus tour and the train ride to the coast, what is there to do in Curitiba? We are interested in hiking and other activities that English speakers would enjoy.

My wife’s father is in Cabo Frio, Brazil and is considering a move south to the Curitiba area. He is a commercial HVAC engineer, experienced in the repair of air conditioners and refrigeration/freezer units. Do you have any recommendations on which neighborhoods he and his wife and 3 children should live in, and is Curitiba good for business and job opportunities? Any recommendations you have in moving to Curitiba would help.

Obrigado!

Hi,
I will be going to Curitiba in March and do the train ride to Paranagua now I have several questions and I hope somebody can help me.
1. How do I get back from Paranagua to Curitiba? And when does the train leave?
2. Is Paranagua a nice place to stay, are there any good beaches, waterfalls, things to see
3. What else can I do in Curitiba, is there any good place for hiking there or close to Paranagua?
4. Can anybody recommend a cheap place to stay in Curitiba as well as in or around Paranagua

Thank you very much
Christine