Considered the main natural attraction of Ponta Grossa, this conservation area comprises three main natural attractions: Sandstones – rocks with different forms, such as: a cup, a camel, among others; Furnas – huge craters with exuberant vegetation and water (water table); and Lagoa Dourada (Golden Lake) – its name originated from the golden color effect resulted from the sun rays over the water and the special vegetation – ‘mica’ - of the place.

Vila Velha State Park was closed for visitation during the years 2002 and 2004 for revitalization and recovering. Protected by the Historic and Artistic Heritage State Department in 1966, it shelters a variety of fauna: the rare maned wolves, ocelots, coatis, wild cats, bush dogs, iraras, ferrets, boars, dears, armadillos, woodpeckers, pigeons, partridges, anteaters, diverse species of birds, among others. The IAP (Instituto Ambiental do Paraná – Environmental Institute of Paraná) is in charge of the administration of the Park.

Location: At km 28 of BR 376 highway, direction Ponta Grossa-Curitiba.

 

Public transportation: Vila Velha bus line at bus station Oficinas. To get to Oficinas bus station, take the T. Central/Oficinas bus line at the Central Bus Station.

Days for visitation

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - open to public

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays it is possible to hire tour guides.

Visitation time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; entry allowed until 3:30 p.m.

Limited to 800 people/day.

Admission Tickets:

- Adults: R$ 18,00 (Furnas, Sandstones and Lagoa Dourada)

R$ 8,00 (Furnas and Lagoa Dourada)

R$ 10,00 (Sandstones)

- Students & local citizens (valid ID needed at the entrance): half-price ticket.

- Seniors (60+), Children under 6, people with special needs: free entrance

- Groups over 15 people must hire a local tourist guide and book the visitation 10 days in advance. E-mail: pevilavelha@iap.pr.gov.br.

 

Phone number: (41) 3213-3832/3819 / (42) 3228-1138 Facebook: www.facebook.com/parquevilavelha