Before you go
Your trip to Castro.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Castro – PR Destination Campos Gerais
How to get there
Use PR-151 from Carambeí or Piraí do Sul. Castro's center and Castrolanda have different accesses; PR-340 begins the branch to Tibagi.
How many days
Two days accommodate the Museu do Tropeiro, the urban core, and the Centro Cultural Castrolanda, with time for travel.
When to go
In Castro, June to August is usually colder and less rainy than December to February. April and September are alternatives to combine museums and the outdoor areas of the colonies.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The urban visit may include walking. Castrolanda is located in its own locality and requires a car or arranged transport for the trip and return.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Castro
Day 1
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Morning
Museu do Tropeiro and urban core
Devote this stage to the collection related to tropeiro history on display and the central spaces linked to the Rio Iapó.
Day 2
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Morning
Centro Cultural Castrolanda
Arrange the visit to the mill and the historical museum at the cultural complex's reception.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Castrolanda a different municipality?
The colony belongs to Castro. The mill and the historical museum are part of its Centro Cultural and have their own reception.
Are the history of the tropeiros and the Dutch colonization in the same museum?
The Museu do Tropeiro and the Centro Cultural Castrolanda are distinct spaces, with different themes and accesses.
How to include Guartelá after Castro?
PR-340 leads to the Tibagi branch. The park requires a specific detour and organizing the visit with its managers.
Can I visit the mill only from the outside?
The complex can be viewed from authorized public spaces. Entry into the museum areas must be confirmed with the reception.