Travel advisory · BrazilSome governments advise against travel to parts of Brazil.The warnings cover only these areas: Ceilandia, Favelas, Paranoá, Santa Maria, São Sebastião, Venezuela border area.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Ceilandia · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
- Favelas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, New Zealand, US
- Paranoá · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
- Santa Maria · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
- São Sebastião · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
- Venezuela border area · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
Also named by one government: 160 km strip along Brazil's land borders (US), Complexo da Maré (Canada), Complexo da Penha (Canada), 20 km strip along the Bolivian border (excluding Pantanal National Park) (Canada), 20 km strip along the Colombian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the French Guiana border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Guyanese border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Paraguayan border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Peruvian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Surinamese border (Canada), 50 km strip along the Venezuelan border (Canada), Amazonas River and tributaries, Amazonas State (between Codajás and Belém do Solimões) (UK), Border zones (unspecified) (France), Chapada Diamantina National Park (trilha do 21) (Spain), Planaltina (Italy), Samambaia (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Aug 31, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 27, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution due to high crime rates (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (pays à risque) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Curitiba
Curitiba, the capital of Paraná in southern Brazil, is known for its planned bus routes, large public parks and historic center.
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Curitiba is the capital of Paraná, a state in southern Brazil, and known for its urban planning. Go for the bus rapid transit system, the public parks and the historic center, where pedestrian streets run through the old core. Landmarks include the Museu Oscar Niemeyer, a modernist building nicknamed the Eye Museum, and the Botanical Garden with its glass greenhouse. Italian, German, Polish and Ukrainian immigrants shaped the local food and traditions.
Curitiba suits a city break of two or three days. Spend time in the parks and museums, eat at a local restaurant, and take a day trip to Morretes, a small town on the old route to the coast. The drive to Morretes takes about 1 to 1.5 hours by car. Spring and autumn, roughly September to November and March to May, are the most comfortable months for walking. Winter is cooler, and summer is hot and wetter.
Curitiba in five
- Get a transit card before you boardCuritiba's express buses leave from tube stations, where you pay before boarding. Get the transit card from a station ticket window before your first ride.Getting around
- Download Portuguese and offline maps before you landMenus, bus signs and most shop staff use Portuguese. Save an offline translation pack and offline maps before you fly.
- Check the restaurant bill for the service chargeMany restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, and an extra tip is optional. Read the total before you pay by card.Money and costs
- Pack a rain jacket all yearCuritiba gets rain in every month. The city sits at about 900 m above sea level, so evenings are cool. A compact umbrella and a light jacket cover most days.
- Visit the Largo da Ordem on a Sunday morningThe Largo da Ordem square holds a Sunday fair of crafts and antiques in the Centro. Plan your Sunday walk around it.
Things to do in Curitiba
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Need to know
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Entry
- Visa rules depend on passport; check before you fly
- Emergency
- 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
- Tipping
- 10% service charge often on restaurant bills; extra tip optional
- Time
- UTC-3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain23 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Hot, rainyJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 228 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- FebruaryRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Hot, wetFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 171 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, wet
- MarchRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Warm, showersMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 140 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, showers
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Mild, drierAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, drier
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Cool, drierMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, drier
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Cool, dryJunePartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, dry
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Cold nightsJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
- AugustPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Cool, dryAugustPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, dry
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Mild, springSeptemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- OctoberRain18 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Spring, showersOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, showers
- NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Warm, rainyNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, rainy
- DecemberRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Hot, rainyDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
Average daily high and low in Curitiba, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Curitiba
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 92%
Curitiba
05:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°17°92%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 24°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 92%.
- Tue27°16°77%Tuesday: Rain. High 27°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Wed27°17°59%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Thu27°16°76%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Fri24°15°33%Friday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sat25°11°56%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 25°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 56%.
- Sun21°10°31%Sunday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 31%.
Updated 03:13 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.437 BRL
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Morretesabout 1 to 1.5 hours by carA colonial town on a river, with walks into the Serra do Mar forest nearby.
- Vila Velha State Parkabout 2 to 2.5 hours by carSandstone rock formations and trails near Ponta Grossa.
- Paranaguáabout 1.5 to 2 hours by carA port town with boats to Ilha do Mel, a car-free island.
Before you go to Curitiba
Rules for Curitiba, checked
- Check your visa need on the Brazilian government site before you fly; the rules differ by passport.Source
- Declare food, plants and animal products at Brazilian customs; fresh produce can be confiscated.
- Carry photo ID, since hotels and police may ask for your passport.
Plan around Curitiba
Centro, Batel and Água Verde compared
Read the guideGetting around CuritibaTube-station buses and taxis
Read the guideMoney and costsCards, cash and tipping in reais
Read the guideVisas and entryPassport rules to check before you fly
Read the guideAll of BrazilOther cities, regions and entry rules
Read the guideTrip ideasCuritiba as a stop on a longer southern trip
Read the guideCuritiba FAQ
Is Curitiba worth visiting?
Yes, for the Museu Oscar Niemeyer, the Botanical Garden and the bus network, and as a base for Morretes and Vila Velha State Park. It is a weak choice for beaches or a nightlife trip.
How many days do you need in Curitiba?
Two full days cover the Centro, the Botanical Garden and the Museu Oscar Niemeyer. Add a third day for Morretes or Vila Velha State Park, since each needs most of a day by car.
Is Curitiba safe for tourists?
Use the same care as in any large Brazilian city: keep to busy streets after dark, use a registered taxi or ride app at night, and keep bags closed on buses.
Do you need Portuguese in Curitiba?
Not strictly, but menus, bus signs and most shop staff use Portuguese. Learn a few phrases and save an offline translator before you fly.
Is Iguaçu Falls close to Curitiba?
No. Iguaçu is about a 1-hour flight away, too far for a day trip from Curitiba. Plan it as a separate leg of the trip.