Curitiba may not have a beach, but it certainly doesn't lack unmissable attractions to enjoy the capital during the summer, which begins next month (December 21st). The famous parks, gardens, and squares are true magnets for tourists seeking to explore the city during the hottest season of the year. There are also plenty of family-friendly programs full of culture, history, and gastronomy. Furthermore, until January 6th, it's possible to admire the beautiful Christmas decorations of Curitiba, which are spread throughout the city.
“Curitiba is a pleasant city, good for walking, with mostly flat streets, a mild climate, full of green areas, cultural attractions, and public and private services that make it a must-see destination all year round. In the summer, of course, the capital becomes even more attractive to explore,” invites Mayor Eduardo Pimentel.
Quiet or lively, relaxing or for physical activities, bucolic or romantic. There are parks, woods, and gardens in Curitiba for all tastes and preferences. Whether it's the Passeio Público, Barigui, Tingui, Bosque do Papa, the Botanical Garden, or Tanguá, it's impossible to stroll through the capital without encountering some of them. Don't forget to check out the most recently opened green spaces in 2025: Praça de Barcelona, in Mercês; and Parque Papa Francisco, in São Lourenço. Many of these green spaces even offer fun playgrounds to entertain the children.
The capital city is also worth visiting for its museums, art galleries, cultural spaces, churches, and very well-preserved mansions. Besides must-see attractions like the Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON), the Wire Opera House (Jaime Lerner Memorial), the Paranista Memorial, and the Municipal Art Museum (MuMA)/Portão Cultural, explore the city center to visit various other places. The Sesc Paço da Liberdade, the Cine Passeio, the Estúdio Riachuelo, the Casa Romário Martins, the Curitiba Memorial, the Teatro Guaíra, the Santa Maria Chapel, the Cinematheque, the Museum of Image and Sound (MIS), the Museum of Sacred Art, and the Paranaense Museum are just a few examples of the cultural spaces scattered throughout the region.
Bars, restaurants, markets, and various entertainment options will also appeal to a wide range of visitors. Santa Felicidade, the most Italian of Curitiba's neighborhoods, offers diverse gastronomic options, such as Família Madalosso, considered the second largest restaurant in the world. There are also plenty of places to explore, have fun, or enjoy gastronomic experiences, day or night, in the Historic Center (Largo da Ordem) and in neighborhoods like Batel (Praça da Espanha) and Alto da XV (Rua Itupava).
In the Historic Center, a must-see event still takes place on Sunday mornings. The Largo da Ordem Fair brings together 900 stalls of artisans from 9 am to 14 pm, where it is possible to purchase handmade items, including tapestries, jewelry, toys, hats, embroidery, kitchen utensils, clothing, ceramics, and paintings.
Accomodation
The capital of Paraná also boasts a large infrastructure of accommodation for tourists. There are over 100 establishments and 17 beds, including hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels, catering to a wide range of travelers. "Curitiba's city center accounts for 63% of these establishments and ends up being a strategic area to stay, as the neighborhood contains several of Curitiba's iconic landmarks, and from there it's possible to explore the entire city," emphasizes the president of the Municipal Tourism Institute, Rodrigo Swinka.
