Guaratuba, Coastal municipality in Paraná, Brazil
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
21.3 km
Guaricana National Park
33.4 km
Guaratuba Environmental Protection Area
26.1 kmBoguaçu State Park
8.2 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso
1 kmLagoa do Parado Municipal Nature Park
20.8 kmGruta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
0 m
Prédio na Avenida Coronel Afonso Botelho, esquina com a rua Professor Gratulino
1.1 kmMonumento ao Cristo
1.5 kmPraia Central
774 mPraia Grande
5.1 kmCachoeiras dos Jesuítas
39.7 kmGruta da Santa
36.2 kmMemorial Vítimas da Covid19 Guaratuba (PR)
750 mSala de Memória de Guaratuba
679 m
Morro Cabaraquara
6.1 kmCachoeira da Pedra Lisa
23.9 kmSalto do Sagrado
38.9 kmCachoeira do Quintilha - Baixo
27.4 kmAmbulância
29 kmPedra
40.7 kmPonte de Concreto - Rio Canavieiras
26.6 kmPonte do Cubatão
22.4 kmCristo Redentor
1.5 kmPrainha Guaricana
45.3 kmPrainha
3.3 kmPraia de Caieiras
2.2 kmCachoeira da Quintilha - Alto
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