Before you go
Your trip to Rio Negro.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Rio Negro – PR Destination Rotas do Pinhão
How to get there
The BR-116 reaches Rio Negro at the border with Santa Catarina. Locate the town center and the accesses to the former seminary complex separately from the through highway.
How many days
One day covers the former seminary complex and an outdoor stroll through the riverside center.
When to go
In Rio Negro, June to August is usually cold, and outdoor visits require warm clothing. March, April and September are alternatives for walking around the center with milder temperatures; December to February tends to be hotter and rainier.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
A car makes it easier to combine the center, the municipal park and the onward route along BR-116. The walk through the houses can be done on foot after arrival.
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 Rio Negro
Day 1
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Morning
Parque Ecoturístico Municipal São Luís de Tolosa
Observe the former seminary complex and explore the park's authorized public areas.
Day 2
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Morning
Riverside center of Rio Negro
Walk along the houses and through the urban spaces related to the Paraná-side riverbank.
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 former seminary just an administrative building?
The complex is related to the Parque Ecoturístico Municipal São Luís de Tolosa. Walks through the public areas and access to the interior rooms follow different arrangements.
Can I visit Mafra during this stage?
The city in Santa Catarina is on the other side of the river. Include the crossing and return as a separate outing, in addition to the visit in Rio Negro.
What is the connection to Campo do Tenente?
The road continuation follows the BR-116 corridor and the access road to the town center of Campo do Tenente.
How to combine the town center and the former seminary?
Separate the walk along the riverside streets from the transfer to the park, checking in advance which parts of the complex will be visited.