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Things to see in Paranaguá (Brazil): 14 places and when to go
Paranaguá is a city in Brazil with around 141,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (4), Wildlife (3), Hiking (3). The best known are Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park, Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres and Conchas Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -25.5279, -48.5345
- Population
- About 141,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Beaches (4) · Wildlife (3) · Hiking (3) · Nature (2) · History (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 284 km as the crow flies
What to see in Paranaguá
The places in and around Paranaguá, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saint-Hilaire/Lange National ParkNature conservation unit owned by Brazilian federal government21 km
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos PrazeresHistorical good listed by the Coordination of Cultural Heritage of the state of Paraná in the city of Paranaguá22 km
- Conchas LighthouseLighthouse in Brazil25 km
- Praia da FortalezaBeach23 km
- Praia de ForaBeach23 km
- Praia do LimoeiroBeach22 km
- Praia do MiguelBeach24 km
- Aquário de ParanaguáWith kids · Wildlife2.9 km
- Atlantic Forest - Parana's MountainsHiking29 km
- Atlantic Forest South-East ReservesNature reserve in Brazil15 km
- Atlantic Forest Trail - Litoral CaiçaraHiking22 km
- Caminho da Mata Atlântica - Atlantic Forest TrailHiking6.5 km
- Museu de Arqueologia e EtnologiaMuseum in Paranaguá, Paraná2.9 km
- Parque Estadual do PalmitoProtected area3.8 km
When to go to Paranaguá
The best time to visit Paranaguá is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:26
- FebBest time12:52
- MarPossible12:11
- AprPossible11:24
- MayPossible10:45
- JunBest time10:25
- JulBest time10:33
- AugBest time11:06
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:37
- NovPossible13:16
- DecBest time13:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Paranaguá
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 284 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- São José dos Pinhais12 places65 km
- São Francisco do Sul7 places79 km
- Curitiba20 places80 km
- Joinville10 places93 km
- Jaraguá do Sul7 places120 km
- Luiz Alves6 places138 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paranaguá?
The best known: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park, Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, Conchas Lighthouse, Praia da Fortaleza, Praia de Fora. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paranaguá?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25.
How do you get to Paranaguá?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 284 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paranaguá as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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