Dive deep into the soul of Paranaguá's food culture with a private culinary guide — from the bustling Mercado Municipal do Café to a back-street restaurant serving barreado, the slow-cooked beef stew that is Paraná's greatest gastronomic secret.
What to expect
Your morning begins at the Art Nouveau Mercado Municipal do Café, sampling single-origin Paraná espresso alongside traders who've worked the stalls for generations. Your guide then leads you through the waterfront fish market — prawns, robalo, and tainha fresh off the bay boats. The centrepiece is a private table at a renowned local restaurant for barreado: meltingly tender beef, banana-farinha, and rice, eaten as it has been for three centuries. Pair with a chilled Paraná craft beer or a classic caipirinha of local cachaça.
Good to know
The market and restaurants are within easy walking distance of the cruise pier. A half-day (3–4 hours) is sufficient for the full experience. Barreado restaurants fill quickly at lunch — have your Gregtur guide pre-reserve the table when booking. Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions at time of booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Paranagua — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Paranagua
- Serra Verde Express: Private Gold-Class Train to Curitiba
- Ilha do Mel: Gruta das Encantadas & Lighthouse by Private Boat
- Paranaguá Historic Quarter: Private Guided Walking Masterclass
- Vila Velha State Park: Ancient Rock Formations & Furnas Lagoons
- Santuário Nossa Senhora do Rocio: Private Pilgrimage & Bay Panorama