Cascavel
Cascavel is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil.
It is the fifth most populous city in the state with 368,195 inhabitants, according to IBGE 2025 estimate. The distance to Curitiba, the state capital, is 491 kilometers by freeway.
Worth seeing
Danilo José Galafassi Municipal Zoo (Zoológico Municipal Danilo José Galafassi). Small zoo with 37 birds species, 23 mammal species, and 8 reptile species, including some endangered animals. Nossa Senhora Aparecida Cathedral (Catedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida). Paulo Gorski Ecological Park (Parque Ecológico Paulo Gorski). Praça do Migrante.
Where to eat
Casa Do Marquês: All kinds of good food, including pizza! It hosts major events, such as the Cascavel de Ouro racing event, the Coopavel Rural Show, the Livestock Show, and well-known motorsport events, such as Stock Car Brasil.
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