Castro & Guartelá Canyon Tour

Castro & Guartelá Canyon Tour

At 7 am, pickup will be at your hotel in Curitiba for a direct journey to Guartelá State Park, approximately two and a half hours by minibus.

Upon arrival, we'll begin a 5-kilometre (3.1 miles) hiking route to explore the largest canyon in Brazil and the sixth largest in the world. The hike will last about two and a half hours, providing views of the 30-kilometre (18.6 miles) long Guartelá Canyon, with opportunities to spot local wildlife such as the king vulture, pigeon sparrowhawk, blue-fronted parakeet, and purple-breasted parakeet.

During the hike, we will visit viewpoints and waterfalls, where you can swim if desired. After the hike, we'll travel to the town of Castro for a buffet lunch. Following lunch, a panoramic tour of Castro will highlight its main monuments, including its lake park, church, and Morro do Cristo.

Before returning to Curitiba, we will visit the Tropero de Castro Museum, focusing on a traditional profession from the 16th century. The tour will conclude at 7 pm with drop-off at your hotel in Curitiba.