Guaratuba

Guaratuba is a small town in Coastal Paraná.

Get in

A ferry connects to Matinhos on the north side of the Bay of Guaratuba.
PR-412 enters town from the south, connecting to BR-376 from Curitiba or BR-101 from Joinville.

Boguaçu State Park (Parque Estadual do Boguaçu). This 6-hectare park is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of the Mata Atlântica, the native forest of Brazil's southern coast. The park also contains some excellent examples of pre-historic shell mounds, monuments left by the indigenous peoples of long ago.
Brejatuba Beach (Praia do Brejatuba). On the south side of the Morro do Cristo. This is the best local beach for swimming and surfing.
Caieiras Beach (Praia das Caieiras). A kilometer-long beach near the Johnnser Bridge, which is very popular for fishing.
Central Beach (Praia Central). Between the Hotel Beach and the Morro do Cristo
Guaratuba Bay (Baía de Guaratuba). Environmentally protected area rich in wildlife.
Hotel Beach (Praia do Hotel). A crescent-shaped beach between the hotel and the rocks which separate it from Caieiras Beach.
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso. Simple colonial church built in 1768.
Morro do Brejatuba (Morro do Cristo). On the hill at Brejatuba beach is a statue of Christ the Savior. A staircase of 197 steps leads up to the base the statue, which offers a nice view of the area.

Festa do Divino. Mid- to late July. A local religious festival with music and parades of followers.

Restaurante Churrascaria Marambaia, Avenida Vicente Marques, 213, ☏ +55 41 3443-1916.
Restaurante Tia Geni, Avenida 29 de Abril, 297, ☏ +55 41 3442-1488.
Restaurante Pelican, Rua Capitão João Pedro, 160, ☏ +55 41 3472-3558.
Restaurante Calçadão, Rua Capitão João Pedro, 75, ☏ +55 41 3472-1308.
Restaurante San Remo, Caieiras Beach, ☏ +55 41 3442-2029.

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