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. You can find the itineraries of each one below:

Faxina Canyon hike

On this hiking route of moderate difficulty, we'll cover about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) to the Faxina Canyon in São Luíz do Purunã, Balsa Nova. The hike features natural beauty, ancient rocks over 400 million years old, and marks the division between the first and second plateaus of Paraná. Along the way, we'll encounter trails, waterfalls, and natural viewpoints, with a 20-minute stop for swimming in the river, depending on the season. The total activity takes about 6 hours before returning to your hotel in Curitiba.

Araçatuba Peak Hike

This option, also of moderate difficulty, involves an 8-kilometre (5 miles) hike to Araçatuba Peak, the tallest mountain in south-east Paraná, at 1673 metres (5488 feet). Located in Tijucas do Sul, it's part of the Serra do Mar complex bordering Santa Catarina. During the ascent, hikers can observe unique mountain vegetation and experience the region's coldest microclimate, with potential fog, rain showers, and sudden cold spells. There is also a chance to encounter snow at certain times of the year. The total activity lasts about 10 hours before concluding at your hotel in Curitiba.