Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina
Overview
Get aboard the historic train to Morretes, a charming colonial town nestled between the mountains and the sea. Travel along the Paranaguá–Curitiba Railway, one of Brazil’s most scenic and impressive, built in the 19th century and inaugurated by Princess Isabel in 1884.
Enjoy breathtaking views as the train winds through lush mountains, crossing 41 bridges, 13 tunnels, and countless viaducts, including the iconic São João Bridge and Carvalho Viaduct. The journey offers a perfect mix of history, nature and engineering marvels — with waterfalls and valleys completing the unforgettable scenery.
Upon arrival in Morretes, stroll through its charming streets lined with colonial houses, craft markets, and historic churches. Then, indulge in a delicious lunch featuring typical regional cuisine, including the famous barreado, a local slow-cooked specialty.
Take your time to explore and soak in the authentic culture of this picturesque town on a full-day experience filled with history.
What's Included
- Lunch Relish the Barreado, a traditional and famous dish from the coast of Paraná, consisting of beef cooked slowly in a clay pot for many hours. Accompanied by rice, banana and cassava flour.
- Snacks Service on Board at the Train (snack and soft drink or bottled water included)
- Round trip transfer to most hotels in Curitiba
- Tickets to Train to Morretes, with onboard service
- City tour in Morretes and Antonina
- Road transport from Morretes to Curitiba (van, bus or minibus)
- Visit to the Hisgeopar Theme Park
- Professional Tour Guide - Portuguese speaking
- Beverages and dessert
- Optional Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
What To Expect
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Av. Pres. Affonso Camargo, 306 (pass by)
Ponte Sao Joao (pass by)
Morretes
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nhundiaquara River
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Parana Encantado HISGEOPAR
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Antonina
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Estrada Da Graciosa (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- Return is on bus by road on Estrada da Graciosa , expected to arrive in Curitiba at 4:30 p.m.
- For your safety, in case of adverse weather conditions, the return will be made by the BR-277 road.
- Barreado is slowly cooked in a clay pot for several hours, which makes the meat very soft) - served over rice and with sliced bananas, oranges and manioc flour. On the side, a breaded fish is also served
- Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride. Customer must choose his prefered language at the moment of purchase. Available in Portuguese, English or Spanish
- Please provide full name, birth date and Passport number for every passenger (if you are Brazilian, enter your ID or CPF). This information is necessary for the mandatory passenger listing required by ANTT
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- Lunch. Relish the Barreado, a traditional and famous dish from the coast of Paraná, consisting of beef cooked slowly in a clay pot for many hours. Accompanied by rice, banana and cassava flour.
- Snacks. Service on Board at the Train (snack and soft drink or bottled water included).
- Round trip transfer to most hotels in Curitiba.
- Tickets to Train to Morretes, with onboard service.
- City tour in Morretes and Antonina.
- Road transport from Morretes to Curitiba (van, bus or minibus).
- Visit to the Hisgeopar Theme Park.
- Professional Tour Guide - Portuguese speaking.
- Beverages and dessert.
- Optional Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchRelish the Barreado, a traditional and famous dish from the coast of Paraná, consisting of beef cooked slowly in a clay pot for many hours. Accompanied by rice, banana and cassava flour.
- SnacksService on Board at the Train (snack and soft drink or bottled water included)
- Round trip transfer to most hotels in Curitiba
- Tickets to Train to Morretes, with onboard service
- City tour in Morretes and Antonina
- Road transport from Morretes to Curitiba (van, bus or minibus)
- Visit to the Hisgeopar Theme Park
- Professional Tour Guide - Portuguese speaking
- Beverages and dessert
- Optional Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- Return is on bus by road on Estrada da Graciosa , expected to arrive in Curitiba at 4:30 p.m.
- For your safety, in case of adverse weather conditions, the return will be made by the BR-277 road.
- Barreado is slowly cooked in a clay pot for several hours, which makes the meat very soft) - served over rice and with sliced bananas, oranges and manioc flour. On the side, a breaded fish is also served
- Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride. Customer must choose his prefered language at the moment of purchase. Available in Portuguese, English or Spanish
- Please provide full name, birth date and Passport number for every passenger (if you are Brazilian, enter your ID or CPF). This information is necessary for the mandatory passenger listing required by ANTT
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
