Ponta Grossa

By plane

The city is served by the international airport in Curitiba, 120 km away.

The Great Brazil Express passes through the city between Curitiba in the east and Foz do Iguaçu on the west side of the state.

By bus

Ponta Grossa is served by bus lines to and from various cities of Paraná, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. Its bus station is considered to be the most modern in the state.

• Terminal Rodoviário Intermunicipal

  phone: +55 42 3901-7064
  address: Av. Visc. de Taunay - Centro

Tchê
The most important bus line tô Curitiba is by princesa dos campos
http://www.princesadoscampos.com.br/

By car

• BR-373 (toll road) connects to BR-277 from Foz do Iguaçu in the west.
• BR-376 (toll road) connects the city with Curitiba in the east.
• PR-151 leads into the city from the north and south regions of the state.
• PR-438 connects to BR-277 from Foz do Iguaçu, without toll.

• Archeology Museum

  phone: +55 42 3229-2109
  address: R. José Joaquim de Maia, 154 - Oficinas

• Campos Gerais Museum

  phone: +55 42 3223-7766
  address: R. Eng. Schamber, 686
  Natural science and regional history museum. It also features a collection of items related to Brazilian participation in WWII.

• Cineteatro Ópera

  phone: +55 42 3901-1610
  address: Rua XV de novembro 468
  Art deco-style theater built in the 1950s, with regular presentations of theatrical and musical productions.

• Epoch Museum

  address: Praça Roosevelt, 56 – Centro
  Housed in a manor built in 1880, this museum contains various historical objects, including a collection of old coins, swords used in the Paraguayan War, radios, weapons, and old photos.

Nature

• Alagados ReservoirPopular lake formed by a dam on the Pitangui built in the 40s. Good for fishing, swimming, and wind-surfing.

• Buraco do Padre

  address: Itaiacoca
  Considered one of the most beautiful sights in the region, this cavern once served as a refuge for the Jesuits. Inside the cave is a waterfall formed by the Quebra Perna River. To reach the location, it is necessary to walk about 1km on the trail from the parking area.

• Mariquinha WaterfallAt the end of a 30-min. walk through the rural neighborhood of Itaiacoca.

• Rio São Jorge Canyon

  phone: +55 42 3226-3731
  The languid São Jorge rivers passes over bare rock, forming waterfalls. Legend says the Jesuit missionaries buried a treasure in the area, as they inhabited the Pitangui Farm, where the 300-year-old Santa Bárbara Chapel can be seen. Restaurant and simple bathroom facilities on site. Camping available.

• Vila Velha State Park

  phone: +55 42 3228-1138
  address: BR-376, km 515
  3122-hectare park with a range of sandstone formations reminiscent of medieval ruins, towers, castles, and various animals, sure to spark visitors' imaginations.

• Lagoa DouradaPond of crystal-clear water and a perimeter of 690m in peaceful surroundings.

• A TaçaUnique sandstone formation that is the symbol of the park.

• Recanto Botuquara

  phone: +55 42 3224-3543
  A recreation in one of the prettiest areas of town, with natural swimming pools, a water tobaggan, lake for fishing and pedalboats, trails in the native woods, as well as camping. Snack bar, barbecue pits, and parking available.

Events

• National Dark Beer FestivalThe largest festival in the state, drawing around 100,000 visitors annually for 10 days of national and international musical acts, German bands, food court and rides, and loads of draft beer.

• Shopping Palladium

  phone: +55 42 3224 3000
  address: Rua Ermelino Leão, 703 - Olarias
  Largest shopping center in the region, with around 230 stores, four movie screens, bowling alley, and a food court.

• Shopping Total

  phone: +55 42 4009-5800
  address: R. República de São Salvador, 678 - Nova Rússia

• Churrascaria Papai Cogo

  phone: +55 42 3227-1518
  address: Rua Souza Naves, 2578

• Massalândia

  phone: +55 42 3224-7868
  address: Rua Dr Colares, 174
  Pasta dishes.

• Pizzaria Forno de Pedra

  phone: +55 42 3224-3038
  address: R. Leocádio Correia, 89

• Restaurante e Pizzaria Bombocado

  phone: +55 42 3229-4447
  address: Av. Visconde de Mauá, 2025

• Restaurante Pato Branco

  address: Av. Souza Naves, 3263

• Bristol Vila Velha Palace Hotel

  phone: +55 42 3225-2200
  address: Rua Balduino Taques, 123

• Hotel Geneviee Palace Hotel

  phone: +55 42 3223-7844
  address: Rua Balduino Taques, 711

• Hotel Planalto Ponta Grossa

  phone: +55 42 3220-7900
  address: Rua Sete de Setembro, 652

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