Discover Guarapuava: Natural History, City History and Outdoor Activities

Guarapuava can be explored in different ways: the Museu de Ciências Naturais takes you through five themed galleries, the Museu Visconde de Guarapuava focuses on the history of the municipality, and Lagoa das Lágrimas has a running and walking route. The municipality is also home to Salto São Francisco da Esperança, with a free fall of 196 metres. This means you can choose between museum visits, outdoor activities and a trip to a visitor attraction during your stay.

Natural history topics in five galleries

The Museu de Ciências Naturais de Guarapuava is located in Parque das Araucárias, one of the city's tourist attractions. It has been operating since 1998. Two collections are central to the museum: one by João José Bigarella and one by Hipólito Schneider. This makes it a good place to visit if you are interested in natural sciences and want to explore a range of topics under one roof.

The five galleries cover malacology, geology, palaeontology, entomology and physics. This clear layout gives your museum visit several themes to explore: you can focus on one subject or discover the different areas one after another. The stated opening hours can help you plan your day: the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The two time slots indicate the museum's midday break, so plan your visit for the opening period that suits you.

Local history and orientation

The Museu Visconde de Guarapuava offers a different perspective. As a history museum, it preserves a collection relating to the municipality of Guarapuava. If you want to explore not only natural science topics but also the history of the place, this is another destination to visit. The two museums have different focuses: the Museu de Ciências Naturais centres on five areas of natural science, while the Museu Visconde de Guarapuava focuses on the history of the municipality.

Casa do Imigrante is another tourist and cultural destination in Guarapuava. It helps visitors access information about the city and its attractions. This can be especially useful if you want to explore more than a single museum and discover other aspects of Guarapuava.

Lagoa and other places to visit

Lagoa das Lágrimas is in the heart of the city and has a running and walking route. It complements the museums with an opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time and exercise. Whether you prefer walking or want to use a running route, the Lagoa is a distinctive spot in Guarapuava. Parque do Lago is also one of the city's most visited places.

Salto São Francisco da Esperança is considered a visitor attraction in the municipality of Guarapuava. Its free fall is 196 metres. This destination offers a different experience from the museums and the urban Lagoa.

Choose a holiday rental to suit your stay

When choosing a holiday rental in Guarapuava, it helps to first decide which experiences matter most to you.

Consider whether museums, activities at the Lagoa or the Salto are especially important to your trip, and choose your holiday rental to suit your plans for your stay in Guarapuava.

More destinations

For more inspiration, you can also explore these destinations: Pôrto Santana, Adrianópolis, Antonina, Cornélio Procópio, Barracão, Covó, Foz Do Iguaçu and Itaquaquecetuba.

For the broader travel overview: Paraná.