Visit the most revered Marian shrine in southern Brazil — the 17th-century Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Rocio — on a private guided excursion combining spiritual heritage, baroque art, and sweeping panoramic views over Paranaguá Bay and the Atlantic Forest.
What to expect
A short private transfer (8 km) brings you to the hilltop sanctuary, a striking white baroque basilica whose twin towers preside over the Paraná coast. Inside, your guide reveals ex-voto rooms lined with thousands of offerings — painted canvases, model ships, crutches — each a story of miraculous intervention. The collection dates to the 1600s and rivals any museum of popular faith in South America. The esplanade viewpoint offers a breathtaking panorama of the bay, the islands, and the Serra do Mar in the distance — a perfect photography moment in the golden morning light.
Good to know
The sanctuary is 8 km from the cruise pier; a private transfer is included with Gregtur. Half-day (2.5–3 hours) including travel fits well within a standard port call. Dress modestly for entry (shoulders and knees covered). The sanctuary is busiest on Sundays and feast days — a private guide navigates access smoothly regardless.
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
- Barreado Feast & Local Market: A Private Culinary Immersion