23 days in Curitiba Itinerary

The word "Brazil" isn't often mentioned in the same breath as "excellent urban planning"--except in Curitiba.

Get out of town with these interesting Curitiba side-trips: Familia Fardo Vinicola (in Quatro Barras), Cervejaria Usinamalte (in Palmeira) and Parque Estadual de Vila Velha (in Ponta Grossa). Spend the 5th (Tue) on the rails with a train tour. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Museu Oscar Niemeyer, walk around Tangua Park, wander the streets of Bairro de Santa Felicidade, and admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Curitiba tour website.

Montreal, Canada to Curitiba is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Brasilia Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Montreal in June, expect Curitiba to be a bit cooler, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.