Umuarama

Photo: Leonardo Frederico Sguarezi / Acervo EPR

 

CAPITAL OF FRIENDSHIP

With 110 thousand inhabitants, Umuarama is known for its receptivity and the warmth with which it welcomes visitors from other regions and even from abroad. The tropical climate is pleasant and makes the city a great place to live. The city attracts looks from major investors and is among the 100 best to invest in Brazil, according to Exame magazine.

The people, hard-working and determined, move the local and regional economy through agriculture, livestock, furniture industry and strong and diversified trade. Umuarama is also a health center with several clinics and five large hospitals, among them the Uopeccan Regional Hospital, one of the largest in the state in the treatment of cancer, which arrives to attend more than 900 patients per day.

 

Photo: Leonardo Frederico Sguarezi / Acervo EPR

 

WHAT TO DO

WATERFALLS AND TRACKS

With preserved fauna and flora, Umuarama has several waterfalls for those who like to enjoy nature and to do trails.
 

PARKS AND NATURE

The city offers parks with spaces for leisure in the midst of nature.
                  
Photo: Prefeitura de Umuarama

 

TIPS

KNOW THE CITY PARKS
Urban planning, afforestation - more than 150,000 trees and two large urban forests, the Uirapuru Grove  and the Xetá's Grove , plus two lakes and private reserves -, wide streets and avenues, as well as flower beds and squares flowered and well cared for, enchant the visitors. Despite the well developed and upright center, the city still holds the tenderness of the quiet indoor climate.

KNOW THE REPLICA OF THE EIFFEL TOWER
The replica of the Eiffel Tower sits on the shores of PR-323 in Umuarama. The monument is 10% of the original size. To get to the top, there are 160 steps. Visitation is free.
 

Replica of the Eiffel Tower - Photo: Leonardo Frederico Sguarezi / Acervo EPR

 

MOST VISITED PLACES

Eiffel Tower Replica
Uirapuru Grove
Xetá's Grove
Miguel Rossafa Square

 

 

TOURS

Photo: Fundação Cultural de Umuarama

Uirapuru Grove
The grove is located downtown in the city, with an area of ​​58,124.7 m², paved trail for hiking, parks and kiosks for barbecues and parties, as well as Seniors' Academy and activities for the community.

 

Photo: Fundação Cultural de Umuarama

Xetá's City Park
The forest is located in the center of the city, with an area of ​​179,868 m². It has paved trails of 2,300 m, with bridge crossing, ATI - Academy of the Third Age - and memorial in homage to the Xetá Indians. Currently, the Secretariat of the Environment is installed in the forest.

 

Photo: EAD Unipar

Cathedral of the Divine Holy Spirit
The Parish Cathedral of the Divine Holy Spirit was dismembered from the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi. With contemporary architecture, it was solemnly dedicated and inaugurated on June 7, 1987, at the Feast of the Patron Saint of the Holy Spirit.

 

Photo: Prefeitura de Umuarama

Aratimbó Lake
It is a meeting point in the late afternoon and, mainly, on weekends and holidays. Its structure includes kiosks with barbecue grills, playground and a large wooded area, providing entertainment and fun for frequenters and visitors.

 

Photo: Prefeitura de Umuarama

HOW TO ARRIVE

Leaving Curitiba, you can get to the city by BR-376 and BR-487. There are 554 km of travel. By car, the time is around 7 hours and by bus, about 10 hours.

 

Photo: Prefeitura de Umuarama

WHERE TO STAY

The city has a wide and diverse network of hotels. They are accommodations of different standards and rates, ready to meet all guest profiles.

 

Photo: Prefeitura de Umuarama

GASTRONOMY

The chicken in the tile is the typical official dish of the municipality since 2011, instituted by Municipal Law 3.771.

The traditional gastronomic celebration, inspired by the delicious typical dish of the Capital of Friendship, gained state renown and is included in the official calendar of Paraná Turismo and Embratur. The party, in 2018, reached the seventh edition.

 

 

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