Welcome to Curitiba!

History
Learn a little bit about the history of our city.

Pre-Move Hints and Tips
What to pack and what to leave.

Housing
Discover what type of housing is right for you and how to find it. Also find information on household help, setting up house and home basics such as recycling.

About Curitiba
Orient yourself to the layout of the city and what to wear while you are there.

Holidays
Get ready to celebrate!

Culture
Familiarize yourself with some of the common social customs of Brasil.

Language
It’s never too early to start learning your Portuguese! Check out this links for learning tools and translation sites.

Don’t forget to take a look at the Useful Information page for day to day information and assistance.

Newcomers Guide Information:

Original version written and edited by Kate Phillips Connolly

1st Edition 1996: Project Coordinator Margaret Taylor

2nd Edition 1997: Project Coordinators Gunilla Lindestrõm and Hanne Erichsen

3rd Edition 2001: Project Coordinators Gail Budd, Mary Louise Abu Nader, Dorrit Hansen, Lindsey Hamilton, Jane Lodge, Annie Levassor, Contributors: Mabel Vidal, Steve Troop, Bev Cook, David Hamilton

4th Edition 2005: Project Coordinator Sylveen Fischer (http://www.iwcp.hpg.ig.com.br)

5th  Edition 2006 - 2007: Project Coordinator Jeanine Isaac (http://www.iwcpbrasil.com.br)