Curiúva

Curiúva is a municipality in northern Paraná that sits at an elevation of 776 meters in a hilly region. The town is surrounded by forests and agricultural lands as part of the Norte Pioneiro area of the state.

Portuguese explorers founded the settlement in 1693 and named it after the araucária seeds found throughout the region. Waves of German, Italian, Polish, and Ukrainian immigrants later arrived and shaped the community's character.

The name Curiúva comes from the Tupi language and refers to araucária seeds that once grew abundantly in the area. This linguistic heritage connects the community to both indigenous roots and the natural landscape that defined settlement here.

The municipality connects to larger cities through regional roads, making travel accessible for most visitors. Check road conditions before traveling, especially during the rainy season when some routes may become difficult.

Native araucária trees grow naturally in the local forests and are a botanical signature of this southern Brazilian region. These tall conifers with their distinctive branching pattern can be spotted in the protected natural areas surrounding the municipality.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 776 m

Shares border with: Sapopema, Figueira, Ibaiti, Ortigueira, Telêmaco Borba, Ventania

Website: http://curiuva.pr.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -24.03278,-50.45778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45