Tangua Park — Park pavilion and long fountain pool beneath a cloudy skyPhoto: Nikolas Moya · CC BY 2.0 · edited
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Tangua Park

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Tangua Park in north Curitiba, capital of Paraná state, is one of the city's main parks, built on two former quarries.

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Tangua Park — Full park pavilion framed by fountains and its reflecting pool joaovictortr · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Tangua Park — Full park pavilion framed by fountains and its reflecting poolTangua Park — The park pavilion reflected in a calm lakeTangua Park — Pavilion seen across the pool with fountains silhouetted against the sunTangua Park — Quarry cliff, waterfall and lake within the parkTangua Park — Waterfall and quarry cliff viewed past a tiled rooftopTangua Park — Aerial view of the park lake, gardens and waterside pavilionTangua Park — Close view of a pavilion tower beside a water channelTangua Park — Grassy park ravine leading toward a rocky cascade

Why go

  • The 45-metre tunnel joining two former quarries, crossed on foot over the water.
  • Two lakes and a boat mooring spot across 235,000 square metres of park.

Entrances

  • Dr. Bemben StreetThe park's listed address is on Dr. Bemben Street.Dr. Bemben Street, Curitiba. On the map
  • PilarzinhoThe listing gives Pilarzinho as the way to get there.Pilarzinho neighbourhood, in the north of the city. On the map
  • Upper and lower car parksTwo car parks, one in the upper area and one in the lower area.Upper and lower areas of the park. On the map

Don't miss

  • Poty Lazzarotto GardenA garden in the upper area of the park, named after the local artist Poty Lazzarotto.Upper area of the park. On the map
  • Lookout pointA lookout point stands 65 metres from the lower lake.Lower area of the park. On the map
  • Araucarias, bromeliads and yerba mateWild coffee shrubs, bromeliads, araucarias and yerba mate grow in the park.Across the park. On the map
  • Ducks, teal and armadillosDucks, bats, opossums, armadillos and teal live in the park.In the park. On the map

Facilities

  • Café A café and a snack bar are on site.
  • Boat mooring A boat mooring spot in the park.
  • Bike path A cycle track runs through the park.
  • Jogging track
  • Athletics track

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History

Tangua Park was built on the site of two quarries, which have been closed since. Its name honours Poty Lazzarotto, a local artist. Its founding and the opening of its garden came under two different mayors.

  1. 1996Tangua Park founded by then-mayor Rafael Greca de Macedo and opened to the public in November.
  2. 1998Poty Lazzarotto Garden in the upper area opened, under then-mayor Cassio Taniguchi.

Sources: Parque Tanguá - Wikipedia · Curitiba - Wikivoyage (see) · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Rua Oswaldo Maciel, 97 - Taboao, Curitiba

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Where is Tangua Park in Curitiba?

Tangua Park lies in the north of Curitiba, capital of Paraná state, in the Pilarzinho and Taboão neighbourhoods.

How do I get to Tangua Park?

Head for the Pilarzinho neighbourhood in the north of Curitiba. The park's address is on Dr. Bemben Street.

What is the tunnel at Tangua Park?

A 45-metre tunnel joins two former quarries inside the park, and visitors can cross it.

Is there a café at Tangua Park?

Yes. A café is on site.

When did Tangua Park open?

It opened to the public in November 1996.

How big is Tangua Park?

Tangua Park covers an area of 235,000 square metres.

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