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Overview

Curitibanos is in the Serrana region of Santa Catarina.

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Seasonal rhythm and outdoor pursuits

Set against the highland plateau of Santa Catarina, Curitovanos enjoys a subtropical climate that swings between crisp winter mornings and warm, humid summers. This variation makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Araucaria forest reserves, where trekkers can follow lesser‑known footpaths that wind past towering pine‑like trees unique to the region. Autumn, from May to August, brings a vivid turn of foliage that colours the landscape without the crowds of the coastal tourist season. Pack waterproof boots and a light insulated jacket; the higher altitude can surprise even seasoned hikers with brief cold snaps.

Culinary crossroads beyond the city centre

While the municipal market offers the expected fare of grilled meats and fresh produce, a short ride out of town reveals family‑run farms that specialise in traditional German‑Brazilian fare, a legacy of 19th‑century European settlement. Look for modest roadside eateries serving schnitzel with a local twist—marinated in orange‑infused butter—and accompanied by polenta that’s been simmered for hours on a wood‑fired stove. Pair these plates with a glass of chilled catarina tea, a regional infusion of yerba mate and guava that isn’t listed in typical guidebooks but is beloved by locals.

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Public bus routes link Curitovanos to nearby hubs such as Lages and Joaçaba, but schedules can be irregular, particularly on public holidays. For a smoother journey, consider hiring a small‑capacity minibus from a local cooperative; drivers often double as informal guides, pointing out scenic pull‑outs and offering brief histories of the colonial architecture that dots the outskirts. If you’re renting a car, be aware that many rural roads are unpaved and can become muddy after a summer downpour, so a vehicle with higher clearance is advisable.

Introduction

Municipality in South, Brazil You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Portuguese.  (December 2011) Click [show] for important translation instructions. View a machine-translated version of the Portuguese article. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must follow the LLM translation guideline, revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copy-pasting machine-translated text into the English Wikipedia. Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. You must provide copyright attribution in the edit summary accompanying your translation by providing an interlanguage link to the source of your translation. A model attribution edit summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing Portuguese Wikipedia article at [[:pt:Curitibanos]]; see its history for attribution. You may also add the template {{Translated|pt|Curitibanos}} to the talk page. For more guidance, see Wikipedia:Translation. Place in South, BrazilCuritibanosChurch in Curitibanos FlagCoat of armsNickname: Ame Curitibanos (Love Curitibanos)Location of CuritibanosCuritibanosCoordinates: 27°18′00″S 50°34′30″W / 27.30000°S 50.57500°W / -27.30000; -50.57500Country BrazilRegionSouthState Santa CatarinaFoundedJune 11, 1869Government • MayorKleberson Luciano Lima (PMDB)Area • Total952.283 km2 (367.679 sq mi)Elevation987 m (3,238 ft)Population (2020 ) • Total39,893 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3) • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)HDI (2000)0.769Websitewww.curitibanos.sc.gov.br Curitibanos is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. It is located at 27º16'58"S latitude and 50º35'04"W longitude, at an elevation of 987 metres. It has an area of 953.67 km2 and its population, according to 2018 IBGE estimates, was 39,595 inhabitants.

Climate

[edit] Curitibanos has oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb) on summer the temperature reaches 25 °C, on winter it reaches 7 °C, rarely falling below 0 °C or exceeding 13 °C. The highest temperature was 34 °C. The lowest temperature was -5 °C. Frost is common on winter. Climate data for Curitibanos, elevation 1,016 m (3,333 ft), (1976–2005) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °C (°F) 33.2(91.8) 31.3(88.3) 31.5(88.7) 30.1(86.2) 27.6(81.7) 26.2(79.2) 28.6(83.5) 31.0(87.8) 32.0(89.6) 32.6(90.7) 33.5(92.3) 33.4(92.1) 33.5(92.3) Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26.3(79.3) 25.7(78.3) 24.9(76.8) 22.3(72.1) 18.9(66.0) 17.6(63.7) 17.5(63.5) 19.3(66.7) 19.5(67.1) 21.6(70.9) 24.1(75.4) 26.1(79.0) 22.0(71.6) Daily mean °C (°F) 20.8(69.4) 20.5(68.9) 19.3(66.7) 16.9(62.4) 13.8(56.8) 12.2(54.0) 11.6(52.9) 13.3(55.9) 14.2(57.6) 16.7(62.1) 18.5(65.3) 20.3(68.5) 16.5(61.7) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 16.7(62.1) 16.5(61.7) 15.5(59.9) 13.2(55.8) 9.4(48.9) 8.1(46.6) 7.7(45.9) 8.8(47.8) 10.5(50.9) 12.8(55.0) 14.1(57.4) 16.0(60.8) 12.4(54.4) Record low °C (°F) 6.8(44.2) 6.2(43.2) 3.1(37.6) 5.0(41.0) −5.0(23.0) −6.5(20.3) −6.0(21.2) −7.8(18.0) −2.3(27.9) 2.2(36.0) 2.6(36.7) 8.3(46.9) −7.8(18.0) Average precipitation mm (inches) 168.5(6.63) 145.3(5.72) 133.6(5.26) 90.1(3.55) 103.8(4.09) 102.1(4.02) 122.6(4.83) 116.3(4.58) 139.6(5.50) 162.7(6.41) 83.4(3.28) 111.7(4.40) 1,479.7(58.27) Average relative humidity (%) 79 79 80 79 79 80 78 74 77 79 74 74 78 Mean monthly sunshine hours 198 166 178 173 174 148 165 187 145 157 203 215 2,109 Source: Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA)

Curitibanos

Seasonal rhythm and outdoor pursuits

Culinary crossroads beyond the city centre

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