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Historic routes, mountaineering and rural production in the Curitiba region and its neighboring municipalities.
In the photo: Morro do Anhangava, in the Rotas do Pinhão region.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Rotas do Pinhão is the tourism region that brings together Curitiba and nearby municipalities. On the plateau, old routes, protected areas, urban heritage and rural production allow trips with different programs.
In Quatro Barras, Morro do Anhangava and Caminho do Itupava show the relationship between Serra da Baitaca and historical circulation. The bridges on the original stretch of the Graciosa add a heritage visit to the itinerary. The trails have their own entry rules and should not be treated as quick stops on a car tour.
This destination brings together 1 city: Quatro Barras.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
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Curitiba provides the main access points to the region, which is connected by highways such as BR-116 and BR-277. Aeroporto Internacional Afonso Pena handles air arrivals in São José dos Pinhais. Plan travel according to the municipality and the booked excursion.
The local experience
Mountain of Serra da Baitaca accessed by trail in Borda do Campo. Anhangava is a climbing reference and allows observation of the plateau landscape when visibility is good.
Historic paved path in the Atlantic Forest, accessed via the Serra da Baitaca in Quatro Barras. The Itupava is a hiking activity that preserves the memory of travel between the plateau and the coast.
Historic bridge over the Rio Capivari Mirim, on the original section of the Estrada da Graciosa in Quatro Barras. Its architecture is part of the memory of the plateau's historic routes.
Historic structure in the revitalized section of the Graciosa in Quatro Barras. The bridge and the Rio Taquari landscape record another point of the municipality's former circulation.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
The itinerary depends on the chosen excursion. For mountaineering and stone paths, choose stable weather forecasts and confirm access; in cold periods, bring appropriate clothing for the plateau. Events and activities on private properties follow their own schedules.
A one-day outing allows you to explore a local axis. To alternate heritage sites and trails, reserve more days and choose a base that matches the program; the region does not have a single recommended visit length.
Curitiba offers an urban base for outings into the surrounding area. Lodging in plateau municipalities can make activities with separate access easier and reduce travel; check the location in relation to the actual access you will use.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
It is a tourism region with varied municipalities and programs. The name does not define a single driving route nor a mandatory sequence of stops.
In the Baitaca, stone paths and mountains of the Atlantic Forest allow hiking activities. Visitors must respect official access points and the registration required by the conservation unit.
The base can be chosen according to the activity. Curitiba concentrates arrival services, but the program in the visited municipality requires its own planning for transport and stay.
Brazilian routes
Quatro Barras, Morretes and Antonina on a trip through the Serra do Mar, with historic paving, rivers and coastal heritage.
