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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
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 one drink (bottled water or soft drink)
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 one drink (bottled water or soft drink)
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
177 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Train and Minibus
Simon F,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We were met on the train by the guide and then returned via minibus to Curitiba with stops in Morretes for lunch, which was great and Antonina. Personally, I would have swapped a stop in Antonina for more time in Morretes or a stop at a roadside cafe will a look at the view as we gained elevation on the drive.
Bad weather... Bad ride!
Marcus Vinicius Silv,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The structure is good and well organized....but, torch, reze, ore, etc...for the time to be good...I did not have luck....there, the walk gets very boring.
Amazing landscapes and a very traditional train ride.
Danielly2018,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The train ride is a very enjoyable experience, you see beautiful landscapes and the guide will tell the historical data. The speed of the train is very low, which makes the journey a little time-consuming, but not disappointing. We were lucky to make the tour on a sunny day and with great visibility. The left side of the train has the privilege of seeing the best landscapes.
Curitiba SET 2025
MattF2815,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Historic train trip between Curitiba and Morretes, passing through the city and the region of the Atlantic forest. Beautiful landscapes and depending on the place / wagon chosen you will have a great trip or a good more or less, we went in the wagon 19 which is one of the most tops, I suggest going in the last that are those who have a balcony to look at.
Fantastic!
R3844FBluisa,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I bought the tickets over the internet and canceled the hotel that would stay. At the exact time the Sierra Verde staff went to pick us up at the hotel. We picked up the best wagon category BOUTIQUE . It is the last wagon that has panoramic windows and a huge balcony , where you enjoy the whole journey . The other wagons have small windows and are between the other wagons , so you can 't take advantage of the whole landscape . In this wagon serve coca cola , guaraná , water at will , a small box with snack, peanut and honey bread ( all delicious ) . Guide speaks Portuguese/English. The 10 most beautiful train ride in the world.
Great service
DEEPAK R,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good and value for money with exceptional customer service. Please keep it up and kudos to you.
It's not worth it
lucianastohler,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Frustrating, the trip lasted 4 hours, very expensive and slow. It's not worth it. We're in 4, I paid R$ 2,500. At sight even is beautiful, but not worth it
mariaaK6114GT,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Amazing tour, wonderful landscapes. The only negative point is the speed of the train, in some sections could go faster, as at the exit of Curitiba. It is very worth appreciating nature! On the way back, we meet Antonina, a beautiful town by the sea. The road back, I think it is called Nova Graciosa, is very interesting, but dangerous, full of sharp curves.
Monotonous train to a city without attractions that is Morretes.
Passport58059686492,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Unfortunately the train is very old and the 4-hour journey turns into torture. I do not recommend. The staff are good, serve a snack, try to entertain but the feeling is anguish. I had bad luck with the cloudy weather too.
Beautiful landscape
Ørjan A,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Pickup was half an hour late without any information about the delay. Transportation to the train station was smooth. The guide told the story of what we saw on the trip. I was supposed to have a wagon for English speakers, but here it was mostly in Portuguese. Amazing landscape and lush mountains. Recommended
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