Vila Velha Park Tour

Lush vegetation and gigantic rock formations are the highlights of this tour to Vila Velha Park. We'll explore this natural site and enjoy a typical German meal in the village of Colônia Witmarsum.

Vila Velha Park Tour

After picking you up at your hotel in Curitiba at 7 am, we'll drive to Vila Velha State Park, located just outside the city of Ponta Grossa. The minibus ride will take about an hour and a half.

Once at our destination, we'll start touring this natural place declared Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraná. We'll combine trips on board the minibus with others on foot to explore this area in depth.

During the tour through the Vila Velha Park, we'll see the sandstones, huge rock formations that were created 300 million years ago. We'll learn interesting facts about these natural monuments that have become a tourist attraction in Paraná. You'll spot various figures in these rock formations, such as a camel, a cup, or a turtle.

We'll proceed to see the 'furnas', underground lakes or aquifers surrounded by lush vegetation. You will have the opportunity to take photos before visiting the Golden Lagoon, which is 12 meters (39 feet) deep and surrounded by different ecosystems, including araucaria forests, grasslands, and savannahs.

After visiting Vila Velha Park, we'll head to Colônia Witmarsum, a small village of German origin known for its cheese, sausages, and cookies. Here, we'll enjoy a typical Germanic dish for lunch. Afterward, we'll return to Curitiba, concluding the excursion at 1 pm and dropping you off at your hotel.