Curitiba Travel Information
Bosque de Portugal
This public park is dedicated to those countries who have adopted the Portuguese lanuage: Portugal, Brazil, Sao Tome and Principe, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and East Timor. The park has 20,850 square meters of green area with a trail that has a memorial trail which runs through it. Along the trail which runs parallel to the river Tarumã, there are 22 pillars bearing tiles in which there are engraved verses of great poets of the Portuguese language. There are verses of Camões, Gregorio, Camilo Pessoa and other renowned poets of the sixteenth century to the twentieth century.
The inauguration ceremony held on March 19, 1994, was attended by the then President Mario Soares of Portugal, and the then mayor of Curitiba Rafael Greca de Macedo. Originally there were seven nations that were represented by pillars, but with the independence of East Timor, this was an additional pillar added in 2007.
Bosque de Portugal is located in the Jardim Social neighborhood, with access by road Fagundes Varela, and has no predetermined schedule for visitation. There are also several other nearby parks which can be visisted, including Iberê de Matos Park / Bacacheri, Jardim Botanico which has many other touristic activities within the park and Passeio Publico which has a small zoo and aquarium inside a large park.
Activities near to Bosque de Portugal
| Bacacheri Craft Fair (market) -
The craft fair is an option for walking and shopping for tourists and city residents. Visitors will find booths with crafts, decorations, flower arrangements, cloth dolls, embroidery and educational games. There are also stalls selling food, with traditional dishes from the typical cuisine of the ethnic groups forming the city and the state of Parana. The special exhibitions are administered by the Municipal Institute of Tourism, wit... Address: Bacacheri Curitiba - PR Distance: 1.62km from the Bosque de Portugal | |
| CanaBenta Bar (nightlife) - * Voted Best bar/pub and the best happy hour in the city of Curitiba by the prestigious Veja Magazine Curitiba
On the same street as it maintains the Cantina Bella and Delio Banoffi, voted best deli in the city by the jury SEE CURITIBA, Delio Canabrava opened this restaurant, which reproduces the authentic atmosphere of a dirty foot. Panned antique and deposits, from where he brought the old cupboards and countertops Formica blue roo... Address: Rua Itupava, 1431, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 1.62km from the Bosque de Portugal | |
| Original Beto Batata (nightlife) - * Voted "Best bar to go with the boyfriend / girlfriend" by the renowned Curitiba Vewja Magazine
Hybrid bar and cultural center, the address led by Robert Amorim gained fame thanks to tasty recipes potato rosti and romance. The scenery is charming, with two buildings connected by a manicured garden. Strong colors, the walls serve constantly to support exhibitions by local artists. The soundtrack to wanders MPB, choro and jazz instr... Address: Rua Professor Brandao, 678, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 1.99km from the Bosque de Portugal |
Restaurants near to Bosque de Portugal
| Dona Ambrosina is a Soups restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Bosque de Portugal and can be found at Avenida Nossa Senhora da Luz, 1815 The daily buffet always has eight choices of soups, and pastas, pizzas and meats. One of the great attractions of the house is the sweet hominy, also present at the buffet and served at will. Dona Ambrosina was inaugurated in 1997 and highlights the breaded filet mignon with pasta bugattoni and three choices of sauces. |
| Adega Brasil - Tarumã is a Wine restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Bosque de Portugal and can be found at Rodovia BR 116, 6116 Given three addresses in the capital of Parana, Brazil Winery has accumulated more than 1,800 wine labels to provide customers in the three spaces. Besides wines, the house offers sparkling, liqueurs, spirits, whiskey and rum. In the unity of the Municipal Market customers also find spices, cheeses, chocolates and preserves. |
| Padaria América - Bacacheri is a Bakery restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Bosque de Portugal and can be found at Avenida Estados Unidos, 412 Inaugurated in 1913 to American Bakery has four stores in Curitiba and a central kitchen to produce all the items it offers. A highlight of the bakery are breads made with rye bread and German sour dough. Pies and filling pasta rotten fruits of the season are an attraction. |
| Família Farinha is a Bakery restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Bosque de Portugal and can be found at Avenida Nossa Senhora da Luz, 2345 The Italian bread, baguette or round, and bauer bread, walnuts, raisins and honey are some of the highlights of the Family Meal. The house specializes in breads, and also has a cafeteria, an island of cool and an emporium with imported products. Revenues German bretzel is the great attraction of the house. |
Hotels near to Bosque de Portugal
 Bristol Flexy Upper Residence HotelIdeally located in the prime touristic area of Curitiba City Center, Bristol Flexy Upper Residence Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Safety deposit boxes, room service, 24hr room service, meeting facilities, restaurant are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished ... |
| Curitiba Casa Hostel Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Curitiba City Center, Curitiba Casa Hostel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, business center, 24hr room service are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Designed for comfort, guestrooms offer non smoking rooms to e... |
 Slaviero Slim Hotel Discover all that Curitiba has to offer with Slaviero Slim Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, internet access, television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. This Curitiba accommodation features on-site facilities such as room service 24hr, bar/pub... |
 Hotel Lumini Located in Curitiba City Center, Hotel Lumini is a perfect starting point from which to explore Curitiba. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. 24hr room service, business center are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. H... |