General information
- Language
- Portuguese; English available at official desks
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL). Cards are widely accepted and ATMs are easy to find.
- Electricity
- 127 V in Curitiba, 60 Hz; plug type N (Brazilian standard). Bring an adapter.
- Time zone
- Brasília Time (UTC-3)
- Weather
- Humid subtropical. November is late spring — mild and variable, typically 14–25 °C, with the chance of rain. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi at the hotel and venue; local SIM/eSIM available. Bottled water is recommended.
Emergency numbers
Curitiba sits at roughly 930 m above sea level, one of the highest state capitals in Brazil. November is late spring: mild and changeable, and rain is common. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Plug type N is the Brazilian standard, and the mains supply in Curitiba is 127 V at 60 Hz. Bring an adapter — and check that equipment rated only for 220–240 V will tolerate it.