Faxina Caynon or Araçatuba Peak Hike

Escape the hustle and bustle of the 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

This hiking route has a moderate difficulty and covers about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles). The trek leads to Faxina Canyon, located in São Luíz do Purunã, municipality of Balsa Nova, Curitiba. You'll appreciate the area's natural beauty, which is part of Brazil's Natural Heritage and features rocks over 400 million years old. The canyon marks the division between the first and second plateaus of Paraná.

Along the trail, you will encounter waterfalls and natural viewpoints, and there will be an opportunity to take a dip in the river, with a stop for about 20 minutes, depending on the season. The total duration of this activity is approximately 6 hours, concluding with your return to the hotel in Curitiba.

Araçatuba Peak Hike

This option, also of moderate difficulty, includes an 8-kilometre (5 miles) hike to Araçatuba Peak, the tallest mountain in south-eastern Paraná at an altitude of 1673 metres (5488 feet). It is located in Tijucas do Sul, part of the Serra do Mar complex on the border of the state of Santa Catarina.

During the ascent, you will observe unique mountain vegetation and experience a microclimate, the coldest in Paraná, influenced by sea winds. Fog, rain showers, and sudden cold spells may occur, and at certain times, snow may even be experienced. The total duration of this tour is about 10 hours, after which you will return to your hotel in Curitiba.