Excursion Paranagua walking experience tour at Paranagua

A short drive by motor coach brings you to Paranaguá, Paraná state's founding city and one of the nation's earliest Portuguese settlements. This historic port town, established in the 16th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into Brazil's maritime heritage through its beautifully preserved colonial architecture.

Your walking tour begins at the Archaeology and Ethnology Museum, an elegantly restored 18th-century building that once served as both a school and customs house. Continue along Rua da Praia, the historic waterfront where trading vessels once crowded the Itiberê River, marking Paraná's first commercial gateway to the world.

Discover three remarkable churches that tell distinct stories of colonial Brazil's social fabric. Visit Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the city's first church dating from 1578; São Benedito, notably the first church in southern Brazil built by enslaved people in the 17th century; and the ornate Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco das Chagas, historically the church of the city's elite.

Conclude your journey with a tasting of regional specialties, including traditional Cataia and banana-infused cachaça, accompanied by local yucca and banana chips, offering a delicious insight into the region's culinary heritage.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: Archaeology and Ethnology Museum, Rua da Praia historic waterfront, and a triumvirate of churches Nossa Senhora do Rosário, São Benedito, and Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco das Chagas

Note

Please note: This moderately active tour involves 1 mi / 1.5 km of walking on cobblestone streets, some with a slight incline, and about 30 steps at the museum. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or who require the use of a wheelchair. Children of all ages are welcome to participate but are the responsibility of their guardian(s) at all times. Shopping for handicrafts and mementos is available at the end of the tour; credit card is the preferred method of payment as cash is not accepted. Light and comfortable clothing is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing are recommended, along with preferred sun protection.