Faxina Caynon or Araçatuba Peak Hike

Escape the hustle and bustle of Curitiba on this hiking route either through Faxina Canyon or to the peak of Araçatuba.

Description

During the booking process, you can choose between the following routes. Each includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Curitiba, transportation by bus or minibus, and a Portuguese-speaking guide. The itineraries of each one are outlined below:

Faxina Canyon hike

On this hiking route of moderate difficulty, we'll cover about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) to Faxina Canyon in São Luíz do Purunã, municipality of Balsa Nova, Curitiba. The hike will showcase the area's natural beauty, featuring rocks over 400 million years old, and the canyon divides the first and second plateaus of Paraná.

During the hike, expect to encounter trails, waterfalls, and viewpoints, with a possibility to enjoy a 20-minute stop for swimming in the river, depending on the season. The total activity duration is around 6 hours, concluding with a return to your hotel in Curitiba.

Araçatuba Peak Hike

This option, also of moderate difficulty, involves an 8-kilometre (5 miles) hike to the peak of Araçatuba, the tallest mountain in the south-east of Paraná at 1673 metres (5488 feet). Located in Tijucas do Sul, it is part of the Serra do Mar complex near the Santa Catarina border.

As we ascend, we will observe unique vegetation and experience the region's microclimate, often the coldest in Paraná, influenced by sea winds. Fog, occasional rain, and sudden cold spells are common, and snowfall may occur during certain seasons. The hiking tour lasts about 10 hours, ending with a return to your hotel in Curitiba.