historic highway
Estrada da Graciosa
A cobbled 1873 mountain road descending the Serra do Mar from Quatro Barras toward Morretes through Atlantic rainforest, with stone rest houses at its historic waypoints.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Paranaguá
Paraná, Brazil · South America
About Paranaguá
Paranaguá sits on the route: 20 minutes from Pontal do Paraná, 43km from Estrada da Graciosa.
Paranaguá is in Paraná, Brazil, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pontal do Paraná, about 18 km away.
Paranaguá (Tupi, 'Great Round Sea') is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city. It is known for the Port of Paranaguá, which serves as both the sea link for Curitiba, 110 kilometres (68 mi) to the west and the capital of Paraná, and as one of the largest ports of Brazil.
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of 2022 Census, the city has an estimated population of 145,829 and a population density of 169.92 persons per km2, making it the tenth most populated city in the state of Paraná. The total area of the city is 826.674 km2 (319.18 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Paranaguá?
Within an hour or so of Paranaguá: Estrada da Graciosa (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Paranaguá?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada da Graciosa.
Where is Paranaguá?
Paranaguá is in Paraná, Brazil, about 18 km from Pontal do Paraná.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 141,013
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Paraná
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -25.5163, -48.5254
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Driving roads near Paranaguá
- 43 kmEstrada da GraciosaA cobbled 1873 mountain road descending the Serra do Mar from Quatro Barras toward Morretes through Atlantic rainforest, with stone rest houses at its historic waypoints.
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