Before you go
Your trip to Palmeira.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Palmeira – PR Destination Campos Gerais
How to get there
BR-277 and PR-151 provide access to Palmeira. The Ponte dos Papagaios is next to the BR-277 corridor, on the municipal boundary, separate from the walk from the town center.
How many days
One day allows you to observe the bridge and explore the town center; add another stage if you choose a confirmed visit to the rural colonies.
When to go
March, April and September are good options for walking in Palmeira, with generally milder temperatures. June to August tends to be cold; December to February tends to bring heat and more rain on the plateau.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Car or combined transport links the town center with the Ponte dos Papagaios and the rural localities. The central walk can be done on foot.
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 Palmeira
Day 1
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Morning
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Observe the historic structure from the authorized access at the boundary with Balsa Nova.
Day 2
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Morning
Palmeira town center
Walk through the urban core and its references to colonization; note that museums and properties with their own reception are visited separately.
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 the Ponte dos Papagaios located solely in Palmeira?
The bridge is on the boundary with Balsa Nova. Identify the observation access along the BR-277 corridor before stopping.
Is Witmarsum another municipality?
It is a locality within Palmeira. Cultural and rural activities there have their own access and reception.
Can you visit the bridge while passing along the route?
Observation of the heritage requires an organized stop in the permitted sector, in addition to driving along the highway corridor.
Which route leads to Ponta Grossa?
PR-151 goes north from Palmeira via the access roads of the Segundo Planalto.