Guaratuba

Guaratuba is a coastal municipality in Paraná with diverse landscapes stretching along the Atlantic Ocean. It combines built-up areas with natural spaces spread across a large territory.

In 1765, Portuguese King Dom José I ordered the founding of Guaratuba as a settlement with 200 families to protect the region from attacks. This initiative was part of Portugal's strategy to secure its southern coast.

The name Guaratuba comes from indigenous language and refers to the red-feathered guará birds that once populated the region in large numbers. These birds shaped the local identity and gave the place its name.

Visitors reach Guaratuba via the BR-376 federal highway connecting to Curitiba or the PR-412 state road linking other coastal towns in Paraná. These routes are the main access roads to the town and surrounding areas.

The area contains multiple environmental protection zones, including Boguaçu State Park and sections of preserved Atlantic Forest. These protected areas make Guaratuba an important location for safeguarding these rare ecosystems.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 281 m

Shares border with: Morretes, Garuva, Itapoá, Matinhos, Paranaguá, São José dos Pinhais, Tijucas do Sul

Website: http://guaratuba.pr.gov.br/site

GPS coordinates: -25.88278,-48.57500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 02:41