Park · Tibagi, PR
Parque Estadual do Guartelá
Conservation unit in Tibagi with fields, sandstone formations and viewpoints of the canyon of the Rio Iapó.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Parque Estadual do Guartelá
Guartelá preserves fields and sandstone formations in Tibagi. Authorized routes include viewpoints for interpreting the landscape of the canyon of the Rio Iapó.
The basic trail and routes with rock paintings are organized differently. Check with management to choose the route and, when required, book a guide; stay on paths permitted by the unit.
The canyon, fields and rocks belong to a protected area with its own circulation rules. The section observed depends on the trail chosen. Do not try to complete the route via unauthorized paths; plan the outing according to the group's hiking ability.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to one day, depending on the trail.
Best time
From April to August there is usually less rain in Guartelá. Between December and March, check with the unit about trail conditions; access to the trails follows its own rules.
How to get there
Via the park access from the PR-340, in the municipality of Tibagi.
Tip
Choose the trail type before arranging transport from Castro or from Tibagi's town center.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Estadual do Guartelá
Which river forms the canyon seen in the park?
The canyon is of the Rio Iapó. Tibagi's urban center is connected to another watercourse, the Rio Tibagi.
Are the rock paintings included in every visit to Guartelá?
The basic trail and routes with paintings have different arrangements. Check with the unit about required accompaniment.
Are Tibagi's town center and the park in the same place?
The park has its own access via the PR-340, outside the urban core. Add that transfer to the city's itinerary.