Guartelá Canyon guided tour from Curitiba: Sixth largest canyon

Guartelá Canyon on your own schedule, with a guide who knows where to stand

A private guided tour of Guartelá Canyon, the sixth largest canyon in the world, departing from Curitiba with an experienced local guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and eight hours to explore the rocky walls, River Iapó and Stone Bridge Waterfall at your own pace. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and customizes the route to your interests, stopping at the best viewpoints and adjusting timing to suit how you want to move through the landscape.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Guartelá Canyon and surroundings

• Travel from Curitiba to Guartelá Canyon
• Visit Ponte de Pedra Waterfall
• Admire canyon viewpoints
• Learn about geology, fauna, and flora
• Return to Curitiba

The experience

Guartelá Canyon sits six hours round-trip from Curitiba, and this tour handles the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle while your guide shares facts about the canyon's geology, the fauna and flora of the region, and the rock formations that shape the waterfalls. You'll stop at strategic viewpoints (including the Stone Bridge Waterfall, where the water cuts through the rock face), and the guide will adjust where you go and how long you linger based on what interests you most. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to return.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and knows the canyon well enough to take you to the best spots for photographs and the clearest views of the River Iapó cutting through the canyon floor. Because the tour is private, the pace and the stops are yours to shape. If you want to spend longer at one viewpoint or skip another, the guide adapts. The guide also carries knowledge of the region's geology and natural history, so the landscape becomes more than a backdrop. It becomes a story about how the canyon formed and what lives there.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the round-trip drive from Curitiba.
• private guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• pickup from your Curitiba location.
• access to all viewpoints, including Stone Bridge Waterfall and River Iapó overlooks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Southern Brazil Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour moves at your pace (the guide adjusts stops and timing to match your interests), so you control how much walking and how many viewpoints fit into the eight-hour day. If you prefer a fixed itinerary with set stops, a group tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Guartelá Canyon from Curitiba?

Guartelá Canyon is six hours round-trip from Curitiba by vehicle, so the full tour runs eight hours including the drive and time spent at the viewpoints and waterfalls.

What is the Stone Bridge Waterfall?

Stone Bridge Waterfall is one of the canyon's most impressive features, a waterfall that cuts directly through the rock formations and is a key stop on the tour where the guide will position you for the best views.

What happens if I'm traveling alone or with just one other person?

The tour requires a minimum group size, but if your group doesn't reach that number, you can still book the private tour for a small additional charge and enjoy the full experience with just your party and the guide.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll want to bring food or plan to eat before or after the tour day.