Start your day with a relaxed breakfast at Café da Praça, savoring fresh pão de queijo and strong Brazilian coffee while watching locals gather in the square; afterward take a short stroll to Parque do Lago for a peaceful walk around the water and early bird photography of the park's birdlife. Before you pack for the evening trip, drop by Museu Municipal de Guarapuava to catch a quick overview of regional history and pick up a local map or guidebook to plan highlights for your arrival in Curitiba.
Spend your afternoon wandering the artisanal stalls at Feira do Trabalhador to sample regional cheeses and buy handmade souvenirs, then head to Estação Saudade for a light lunch of local cold cuts and a caipirinha while soaking in historic train-station architecture. Before you pack for the evening trip, enjoy a final relaxing hour at Praça Cleve with a gelato from a nearby kiosk and people-watching to savor the town's rhythm before departure.
As dusk falls, collect your bags and enjoy a relaxed pre-departure meal at Restaurante Cantinho Mineiro, where hearty regional stews and a final caipirinha set the tone for the journey; allow extra time to grab snacks and local doce treats from Empório da Praça for the road. Arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Guarapuava early to confirm your 6:00 PM connection, then settle into the scenic overnight coach or drive-watching the Serra do Mar foothills slip by-so you'll arrive in Curitiba rested and ready to explore tomorrow.
Wake up refreshed and head to Jardim Botânico de Curitiba for a peaceful morning among glasshouse palms and manicured French-style gardens, ideal for photos as the light softens; rent a bike nearby to cycle the scenic paths and enjoy the calm before the crowds arrive. Afterward, stroll to Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON) to admire striking modern architecture and rotating contemporary exhibits, then grab a late-morning brunch at Feirinha do Largo da Ordem (when open) to sample artisanal snacks and coffee from local vendors before an afternoon of city exploration.
Head to Rua 24 Horas for a leisurely lunch at one of the covered cafés, then browse independent shops and enjoy an espresso while watching the lively urban flow; this relaxed stop eases you into Curitiba's pace after last night's arrival. Afterward, take the historic Linha Turismo bus hop-off at Ópera de Arame to wander the dramatic wire-frame theater and nearby lakeside paths, finishing with a craft beer tasting at a nearby microbrewery to round out the afternoon.
As twilight deepens, wander the lively, historic streets around Largo da Ordem to catch street performers and browse evening crafts before dinner; follow this with a riverside stroll along Rua dos Pinhais, where intimate bars spill onto the sidewalks. For dinner, savor Paraná specialties and contemporary twists at Bar do Victor (or a similar local bistrô), then finish the night with a caipirinha at Boteco do Lado while soaking in Curitiba's relaxed nighttime rhythm and planning tomorrow's explorations.