Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The tour leaves Curitiba hotels around 7:00am by bus and heads to the train station to get on board the train to Morretes City. You will travel through the centenary railway, built in the nineteenth century, inside the ecological reserve of Serra do Mar, in all its charm.
Take a historic train trip on the Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway, which had its inaugural trip made by Princess Isabel in 1884. The railway has more than 41 bridges, hundreds of pontoons, 13 tunnels and viaducts of great importance, such as Ponte São João and Viaduto do Carvalho among mountains and impressive valleys, adorned by rivers and waterfalls.
Observed during the tour
When arriving in the charming city of Morretes, you'll visit the historical side of the city with its colonial houses, craft Market and churches.
Following, you'll stop for lunch at the Nhundiaquara river banks to taste a Barreado (Traditional dish of Paraná). It consists of several cuts of beef slowly cooked over 12 hours on a clay pan. Manioc flour added with water is used to seal the pan, preventing steam from coming out. Once done the meat just falls apart. Served over rice and with sliced bananas, oranges and Manioc Flour. On the side, a Breaded Fish is also served. Simply irresistible.
It presents the history and geography of Paraná in miniature, all in motion! There are dozens of dolls that represent the colonizers, staging the entire work system in the period of the colonization of Paraná. You will check out models of the main highlights of the Curitiba railroad to Morretes and a train with a locomotive. The Itaipu dam with an open and close system to show the before and after the flood of the Seven Falls, The Iguazu Falls and much more.
Discover this charming and historic small town walking through streets and shore. Visit stores with a variety of products and artisanal sweets made with banana, a typical fruit of the region.
At the end of the day, return by van to Curitiba along Estrada da Graciosa, one of the most picturesque in Brazil. For your safety, in case of adverse weather conditions, the return will be made by the BR-277 road.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(191)
And just wonderful. The tour guide, in fact all the logistics workers, did an excellent job. They provided quality information showing good knowledge of the whole journey.
Prezado Cliente. Muito obrigado pelo review. Ficamos felizes que gostou do tour e de nosso guia, sempre prezamos pela melhor experiência para nossos clientes. Por favor conte conosco em futuras viagens. Obrigado. Att, Giovanna Maldonado
that they had a wonderful day, with amazing landscapes except for the first part of the trip, but it is totally recommended
Estimado cliente. Muchas gracias por la revisión. Nos alegra que te haya gustado el tour. Por favor, cuente con nosotros en futuros viajes. Gracias. Att, Giovanna Maldonado
Guide was great, very efficient and great communication. The views from the train were good but I wouldn’t say they were spectacular….
Always observe the weather forecast, with rain does not pay to take the walk. Ideal is to go to Morretes by train and back from Van, bus... It is a tour that blends nature, history and gastronomy. Ideal for those who want to live something different, relax and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Querido cliente, obrigada pelo review, ficamos felizes que gostou do passeio e conseguiu relaxar, é um lugar encantador. Conte conosco em próximos passeios. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
This was an amazing train trip the views were spectacular and the host very friendly and personable. The time flew by. Lunch was excellent. The only problem was we were tired and would have liked to go straight back after lunch rather than stopping at different tourist spots. It would have been nice to have been offered an extra charge for the sumptuous carriage rather than the lovely carriage we had. Thank you.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
This was an outstanding experience from start to finish, and the host deserves special recognition. The scenic train ride itself is beautiful, with incredible views that make the journey just as enjoyable as the destinations. Morretes and Antonina are charming, historic, and well worth the visit, and the pacing of the day was perfect—never rushed, never dull. What truly elevated the experience was the host, who was knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely enjoyable to spend the day with. It felt less like a tour and more like traveling with a local friend who loves sharing their region. If you’re considering this trip, I highly recommend it—especially for solo travelers looking for a relaxed, friendly, and memorable day.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
Very organised. I was the only English speaking person on the tour, but the guide explained what was going on and translated as necessary. I visited early in the year when there were not too many people on the tour. This was good because the carriage wasn’t full. The views of the beautiful Atlantic forest were stunning, so I was able to take lots of photos, I also enjoyed the lunch and talking with the Brazilian people on the tour. They were so nice to me, it made the day even more special,
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
A really super nice train journey through the Atlantic rainforest in nostalgic cars. Be sure to book boutique class
The tour is stunning from beginning to end. The exit from the railway station was a bit tumultuous, but boarding the chosen wagon was wonderful. I made the descent by train, and the ascension, that is, the return, of the van. But both forms were captivating and inviting to an accompanied return.
Prezado Cliente. Muito obrigado pelo review. Ficamos felizes que gostou do tour, é um passeio perfeito para conhecer mais a história dessa cidade tão bonita. Por favor conte conosco em futuras viagens. Obrigado. Att, Giovanna Maldonado
It is always wonderful to join a nature-oriented trip, and this one is not different. But since brazilians are more used to the atlantic forest, the trip may be more impressive to foreigners. The part with panoramic views correspond only to a part of the trip. Antonina is a nice surprise to the voyage.
Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.
