Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina
Overview
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9 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Ponte Sao Joao
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.
What‘s Included
Professional Tour Guide - Portuguese speaking
Round trip transfer to most hotels in Curitiba
Tickets to Train to Morretes, with onboard service
City tour in Morretes and Antonina
Service on Board at the Train (snack and soft drink or bottled water included)
Road transport from Morretes to Curitiba (van, bus or minibus)
Visit to the Hisgeopar Theme Park
Relish the Barreado, a traditional and famous dish from the coast of Paraná, consisting of beef cooked slowly in a clay pot for many hours. Accompanied by rice, banana and cassava flour.
Beverages and dessert
Optional Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
English Speaking - Train guide
Boutique - English Speaking: Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride.
Onboard Service: Includes a snack and unlimited drinks (water, tea, juice, soda, and beer).
Pickup included
Spanish Speaking - Train guide
Boutique - Spanish speaking: Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride.
Onboard Service: Includes a snack and unlimited drinks (water, tea, juice, soda, and beer).
Pickup included
Portuguese Speaking Guide
Touristic: Portuguese speaking guide during all the tour
Onboard Service: Includes a snack and one drink (bottled water or soft drink)
Pickup included
Reviews
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular - must see.
Ingrid H,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Scenic, Relaxing, and Exceptionally Well Hosted
D1380OCshanes,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Amazing nature!
FrancescaHyde,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very 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,
picturesque train journey
Fearless29286162176,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really super nice train journey through the Atlantic rainforest in nostalgic cars. Be sure to book boutique class
Breathtaking landscapes!
lilaguerra,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Beautiful and well preserved. May be more pleasant for foreigners.
rfabricio,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It 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.
History and Nature of Pulling Out the Pillow!!!
alessonm2022,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Well complete tour with lots of information and amazing landscapes. Both cities are sensational for shopping and enjoying with your family.
It's worth it
Paradise682413,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It’s a well-organized ride through the “primordial forest” of Brazil on a train that travels with fantastically different wagons. Everyone gets their place by place card on a sofa or armchair. It goes slowly through the city of Curitiba, then steadily upwards. On the way, you can wait for freight trains. All in a charm of earlier decades or even centuries. You can see how hard it must have been to build the track. You can see nature taking back abandoned places. Panoramas are included during the ride. Unfortunately, the return trip is on the bus and there is a little too little time for the places. The special dish in Morretes is very good. The staff: very friendly. Information in English is significantly shorter than in Portuguese. Unfortunately, the car is sounded musically. Silence is something many people can't stand. Otherwise you could hear the animals of the forest when the train stops to let freight trains pass.
New sensations
Marcelo S,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowing historical places is fundamental to our mental health. The tour provides this, relaxation and tranquility.
Lack of key information
Luis N,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.001 - informed that in the tourist wagon there would be water and soda. They did not inform that free for 4 hours of travel only a glass of water of 200 ml. 2 - They did not inform that to buy more water would have to be paid in notes. You couldn't pay either in card or PIX. As I had no notes I stayed for 4 hours, with heat of 37 degrees with only a glass of water of 200 ml. 3 - In the purchase of the tour was not correctly informed the differences between the categories of wagons.
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