Colombo (Paraná)
Colombo is a 247,000 inhabitants (2020) in Grande Curitiba. Colombo has a strong appeal for rural tourism. The region is geographically rich, has beautiful landscapes and also has the cultural heritage of Italian immigrants.
Get in
It is 18 km from Curitiba.
See
- Bacaetava Grotto (Gruta do Bacaetava).
- Capela da Imaculada Conceição.
- Igreja Matriz Municipa. Construction on this church began in 1898.
- Ribeiro das Onças Falls (Cascata do Ribeirão das Onças).
Do
The Circuito Italiano de Turismo Rural is a pleasant walk through the traditional wine cellars, heritage of Italian immigrants, in addition to the natural beauty of the region. The Italian Circuit still has several typical restaurants, colonial coffee and wineries that can be visited.
The municipal festivals are a great attraction for the local population and tourists alike. Several of them take place throughout the year: Nossa Senhora do Rosário Festival - patron saint of the city, and Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio Festival - patron saint of Italian immigrants.
The Festa da Uva (grape festival) brings together music and gastronomy, among other activities with the aim of promoting agriculture and wine, valuing local rural producers, Colombian culture and history. The festival takes place annually at Parque Municipal da Uva. In addition to the grape exhibition, it brings together typical food and colonial products, with wines, juices, salami, jams and preserves. As well as agricultural fair, crafts, local and national musical attractions.