Morretes
A colonial town at the foot of the coastal mountains, the end point of the Serra Verde Express, famous for its riverside old houses and the local stew barreado.
Morretes is a colonial town that took shape in the 18th century, located on the banks of the Nhundiaquara River at the foot of the Serra do Mar, about 70 km from Curitiba. After arriving on the Serra Verde Express, visitors can stroll the riverside promenade past colorful old houses, stone bridges and an old church, then try barreado, Paraná's signature dish: beef slow-cooked for more than ten hours in a sealed earthenware pot and served with cassava flour and bananas. Many riverside restaurants serve it. The surrounding area also has cachaça distilleries, river rafting and waterfall hikes. Morretes is usually combined with the Serra Verde Express and the Estrada da Graciosa as a day trip, and can be extended with a visit to Antonina, 14 km away.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Estrada da Graciosa
- Antonina
- Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum
- Botanical Garden of Curitiba
- Serra Verde Express
- Curitiba Municipal Market
- Passeio Público
- Paço da Liberdade