Estrada da Graciosa
A stone-paved historic road completed in 1873, winding through the Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar, with several rest stops and viewpoints along the way.
The Estrada da Graciosa is a historic road linking the Curitiba Plateau with the coast. Completed in 1873, it was the main route until the BR-277 highway was built. About 30 km of the mountain section still retains its cobblestone surface, flanked by dense Atlantic Forest, bromeliads and hydrangeas. Along the way are several rest areas (recantos) with pavilions and barbecue grills, and Recanto Mãe Catira has the widest views. It is a classic self-drive or chartered-car route on the return from Morretes, and traffic is heavy on weekends. In rainy weather fog is thick and roads are slippery, and some sections are single-lane, so drive slowly.
Opening hours
Open all day (night driving not recommended)
Nearby sights
- Morretes
- Antonina
- Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum
- Botanical Garden of Curitiba
- Serra Verde Express
- Curitiba Municipal Market
- São Lourenço Park
- Oscar Niemeyer Museum