Train to Morretes & Antonina: Historic Railway Tour
Cross 41 bridges and 13 tunnels on a train built in 1884, winding through mountains to a colonial town on the coast.
A full-day train tour from Curitiba to the colonial towns of Morretes and Antonina on the historic Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway, with hotel pickup, a Portuguese, English or Spanish-speaking guide, barreado lunch, and return by van along the scenic Estrada da Graciosa. The railway crosses 41 bridges and 13 tunnels through the Serra do Mar ecological reserve, passing waterfalls and valleys. You explore Morretes' colonial streets and craft markets, visit Hisgeopar Theme Park, and taste the region's signature slow-cooked beef dish. Departure time is confirmed upon booking. The tour runs 9 hours and suits all fitness levels.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Train ride and explore Morretes
- Depart Curitiba hotels by bus
- Board historic train to Morretes
- Enjoy scenic railway views
- Explore Morretes colonial streets
- Visit craft market and churches
- Lunch by Nhundiaquara river with Barreado
- Visit Paraná history miniature exhibition
- Walk Morretes streets and shore
- Return to Curitiba by van
The experience
You leave your Curitiba hotel around 7:00am by bus and head to the train station to board the historic Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway. This line, inaugurated by Princess Isabel in 1884, runs through the Serra do Mar ecological reserve and is one of Brazil's most engineered routes: the track crosses 41 bridges, passes through 13 tunnels, and includes the iconic São João Bridge and Carvalho Viaduct. The train winds through mountains and valleys adorned with rivers and waterfalls, and onboard you get a snack and soft drink or bottled water included with your ticket.
When you arrive in Morretes, you walk through the charming colonial center with its historic houses, craft markets, and churches. Then comes lunch at the Nhundiaquara river banks: barreado, a traditional Paraná specialty of beef slowly cooked for 12 hours in a clay pot sealed with manioc flour paste. The meat falls apart on the plate, served over rice with sliced bananas, oranges, and manioc flour, plus a breaded fish on the side. After eating and exploring the town's shops and artisanal sweets, you visit Hisgeopar Theme Park, which displays the history and geography of Paraná in miniature: dozens of dolls staging the colonial period, models of the railroad route, and recreations of landmarks like the Itaipu dam and Iguazu Falls.
At the end of the day, you return to Curitiba by van along the Estrada da Graciosa, one of Brazil's most scenic roads. If weather turns bad, the route switches to BR-277 for safety. You arrive back in Curitiba around 4:30pm. Your guide speaks Portuguese, English, or Spanish (you choose your language when you book), and is bilingual during the train ride only.
What’s included
- Professional guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
- round-trip hotel pickup in Curitiba.
- train tickets with onboard snack and beverage.
- city walking tour in Morretes and Antonina.
- barreado lunch with rice, banana, manioc flour and breaded fish.
- visit to Hisgeopar Theme Park.
- return transport by van along the Estrada da Graciosa.
Options for this experience
3 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
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Operated by Gray Line Brazil
Is this one for you?Choose the language that matches your comfort level at checkout. The guide is bilingual on the train itself, so you hear explanations in your selected language as you cross the bridges and tunnels. The 9-hour day suits all fitness levels, though it involves walking through colonial Morretes and standing time at the theme park. If you prefer a shorter outing, this full immersion into the railway's history and the coast's food culture is built for someone with a free day in Curitiba.
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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: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What exactly is barreado and how is it prepared?
Barreado is a traditional Paraná dish of beef slowly cooked in a clay pot for 12 hours, with the pot sealed using manioc flour paste mixed with water to trap steam. The meat becomes so tender it falls apart. It's served over rice with sliced bananas, oranges, manioc flour, and a breaded fish on the side.
How many bridges and tunnels does the train cross on the Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway?
The historic railway crosses 41 bridges and passes through 13 tunnels as it winds through the Serra do Mar mountains. Notable structures include the São João Bridge and Carvalho Viaduct.
What's included in the onboard train service?
The train ticket includes a snack and soft drink or bottled water served onboard during the journey to Morretes.
How long is the full tour and what time do I return to Curitiba?
The tour runs 9 hours total. Departure is around 7:00am from your Curitiba hotel, and you return around 4:30pm by van along the Estrada da Graciosa scenic route.
Train to Morretes & Antonina: Historic Railway Tour
9h · EN · ES · PT · at your hotel
from US$ 125 per person
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