Curitiba

Curitiba is a city that does things differently — and the world has noticed. While many cities struggle with traffic and pollution, this southern Brazilian capital became famous for figuring out smarter ways to move people around, and its bus system became a model that cities across the globe tried to copy. But getting around is just the beginning of what makes Curitiba exciting.

What really sets this city apart is how green it feels. With over thirty parks woven throughout its neighbourhoods, Curitiba almost breathes fresh air into you as you explore it. Some of those parks are genuinely jaw-dropping — imagine a theatre built from steel and glass nestled inside an old quarry, surrounded by forest, or a park with a tunnel you can actually walk through beneath a waterfall.

The city blends bold, futuristic design with real warmth and character. A giant eye-shaped museum sits alongside cobblestoned streets filled with musicians and colour. Curitiba is the kind of place that surprises you at every turn.

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Quick fact

Curitiba is the capital of Paraná state and is internationally celebrated as a model of smart city planning, especially for its pioneering bus rapid transit system that inspired cities around the world.

Fun fact

Curitiba has so many parks — over 30 of them — that it has one of the highest amounts of green space per person of any city in the Americas, giving each resident the equivalent of their own little patch of parkland.

Landmarks

Ópera de Arame

This magical open-air opera house is made entirely of steel tubes and glass and sits inside a lush green quarry, so it looks like a futuristic theatre growing out of the forest.

Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON)

Nicknamed 'the Eye' because of its giant eye-shaped exhibition hall, this bold museum is dedicated to art, architecture, and design and is one of the largest art museums in Latin America.

Botanical Garden of Curitiba

The beautiful French-style greenhouse at the heart of this garden looks like a crystal palace, and around it bloom colourful flowers that make it the most photographed spot in the city.

Tanguá Park

Built in an old quarry, this park has lakes, waterfalls, a transparent tunnel you can walk through, and a high lookout point with lovely views over the city.

Largo da Ordem (Historic Centre)

This charming cobblestoned square in the oldest part of Curitiba is lined with colourful colonial buildings, craft fairs, and street musicians every Sunday morning.