Curitiba Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and summer (September to March) bring the most pleasant weather, though it stays cooler than the rest of Brazil. Winters can be chilly and damp.
- Population
- 2.0M
Overview
Often cited as Brazil's greenest and best-planned city, Curitiba is celebrated for its parks, public transport, and high quality of life. Its European heritage and cool climate give it a distinctive southern character.
Getting around
Curitiba's pioneering Bus Rapid Transit network is fast and easy for visitors. The city is also pleasantly walkable with many green spaces.
Local etiquette
Locals tend to be reserved and orderly, valuing punctuality and tidy public spaces. A polite, calm manner fits the city's character.
Safety
Curitiba is among Brazil's safer big cities, though normal urban caution applies in the centre and at night. Keep an eye on belongings in crowds.