The 10 Best Day Trips from Paranaguá
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 10 good day trips from Paranaguá, Brazil, led by Curitiba, Joinville, Jaraguá do Sul. The closest is Piraquara, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Paranaguá
- 1
Curitiba, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of ParanaguáKnown for Armazém Santa Ana.
- 2
Joinville, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Paranaguá - 3
Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Paranaguá - 4
Araucária, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Paranaguá - 5
Campo Largo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Paranaguá - 6
Piraquara, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Paranaguá - 7
São Bento do Sul, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-west of Paranaguá - 8
Mafra, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Paranaguá - 9
Registro, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Paranaguá - 10
São Francisco do Sul, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Paranaguá
A sample day: Paranaguá to Curitiba
- 08:30Leave Paranaguá
- 10:00Arrive in Curitiba (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Armazém Santa Ana
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Curitiba
- 16:00Head back to Paranaguá
- 17:30Home in Paranaguá
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Paranaguá?
- The best day trips from Paranaguá are Curitiba, Joinville, Jaraguá do Sul, Araucária, Campo Largo. The closest is Piraquara, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Paranaguá?
- Piraquara is the closest, 55 km west of Paranaguá, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Paranaguá for a day out?
- Curitiba is the largest city in day-trip range, 76 km west of Paranaguá and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Paranaguá?
- For a weekend away from Paranaguá, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Mafra (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Registro (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Jaraguá do Sul (121 km, 1 hr 55 min), São Bento do Sul (118 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Paranaguá?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mafra at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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