Overview
Matinhos is a small coastal town on the Paraná coast of Brazil, known for its calm beaches at Mansa Beach and more active surfing at Brava Beach. The town serves as a gateway to the Bay of Guaratuba, offering access to islands like Ilha das Tartarugas and nearby beaches reachable by trail or boat.
Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Surfing
Before you go
Festivals
January Surf Championship, June 29 St. Peter's Festival, and July 17-19 Sororoca Festival are key annual events.
Nature
Rio da Onça Forest Park offers 1660 hectares of protected Atlantic forest with trails open Tu-Su 9AM-5PM.
Transport
Buses from Curitiba cost R$ 27.17 via Viação Graciosa. Local boat services connect to Guaratuba across the bay.