Your stay — Ikape
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The Property — Ikape
The Ikape is a straightforward three-star hotel in central Telemaco Borba. Lobby is clean and functional, with tiled floors and a polite reception desk flanked by a small bar and dining area. It suits travellers needing a secure, no-fuss stopover—either breaking a journey along the BR-153 highway or visiting local industry. The USP is convenience: it is a 10-minute walk from the bus station and has free on-site parking, which matters in this trucker-hub town.
Chronicles of Telemaco Borba
Telemaco Borba was founded in the 1940s as a company town for the pulp and paper producer Klabin. It grew rapidly around its industrial mill, which still dominates the local economy. Architecturally it is mostly mid-century concrete and low-rise commercial blocks, with a few newer apartment towers along the main avenue. Its cultural identity is workmanlike and pragmatic—a gateway to the state's forest reserves rather than a tourist destination in its own right.
Best Time to Visit
Full Telemaco Borba guide →Best months
May to August are the dry season, with July the coolest month (averaging 14–23 °C). Clear skies make road travel easy, and hotel prices stay moderate.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is July for school holidays, when domestic families pass through. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% over off-peak. The annual Expo Telêmaco Borba (agricultural fair) in late June also draws crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and September offer mild weather and lower rates. After Easter the crowds thin until winter holidays. Weather is still good for outdoor activities.
Weather & packing
July in Telemaco Borba is the driest month but mornings can drop to 14 °C, so you need a light jacket or fleece. Pack a waterproof layer anyway—coastal influence means showers can occur any time.
Live City Briefing — Telemaco Borba
- BR-153 bridge repairs north of the city may cause 30-minute delays in July; check local traffic apps before driving.
- New supermarket and pharmacy opened in the Mall Centre Telemaco (500 m from Ikape), convenient for supplies.
- The municipal market is closed for renovation until August; visitors should use the Pão de Açúcar on Av. Marechal Rondon instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ikape, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear of the building — away from the main road and the lift shaft, as the lift stops at floor 4 and the top floor (5) can get service noise. These mid-floors strike a balance between quiet and convenience.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-level, noise from reception and passing traffic) and floor 5 (top floor — often hotter, more lift motor noise, and if there's a rooftop bar or service area, noise can carry). Also avoid rooms directly facing Avenida dos Expedicionários (if the address is on a main road — do confirm at check-in).
Best views
Given Telemaco Borba is a city in a valley (northern Paraná), rear-facing rooms likely overlook the surrounding hills or quieter residential blocks. Top-floor rooms facing the street might catch a glimpse of the distant hills, but street-facing views are mostly of buildings and traffic. No sea or river view here — it's inland.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, rear-facing rooms. These are above street hubbub but below any rooftop activity, and away from lift operations (lift serves floors 1–5, but mid-floors get fewer stop-start vibrations).
🔊 Noise notes
Telemaco Borba's main avenues (like Av. dos Expedicionários) can have moderate traffic noise during the day and early evening, but quieten overnight. On weekends, nearby bars or a local square might have music. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing is decent but not premium — earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Insider tips
1. Check if there's free parking at the back — many 3-star hotels here offer it, and a rear-facing room means your car is close. 2. Ask at check-in for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear side — simply say 'prefiro um quarto nos fundos, nos andares 3 ou 4' — staff will usually oblige if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ikape
Free for all guests, WPA2 password given on check-in; average 15 Mbps download, reliable for streaming but not high-def video calls
One elevator serves all 5 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; free access to digital newsstand (PressReader) in lobby tablet
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 18:00 for R$ 60 (subject to availability)
Free storage in locked luggage room behind reception; no limit on bags
Step-free ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; one adapted room (No. 101) with wider doorways and grab rails in bathroom; no automatic doors
On-site uncovered parking lot: R$ 15 per night; no valet. Nearest public street parking along Avenida Horacio Klabin is free after 22:00 until 08:00, metered at R$ 2/hour 08:00–22:00 weekdays, free weekends; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidentals hold of R$ 150 via card or cash at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bonde Aéreo Harmonia — 940 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist areas as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets and larger shops, but smaller places and market stalls prefer cash. Contactless is common in chain stores; mobile pay is less reliable.
Restaurants usually include a 10% service charge; if not, rounding up 10% is polite. Taxis don't expect a tip, but rounding up the fare is fine. Hotel staff appreciate small tips (R$2-5 per service).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafezinho) from a padaria or bar costs around R$4-6.
A prato feito (set lunch with rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lanchonete costs R$15-25.
A main dish (e.g., a simple grilled fish or chicken with sides) at a local restaurant runs R$20-35.
Pastéis (fried pastries) and coxinhas from food carts near the main square or bus station are cheap eats, roughly R$5-10 each.
Supermercados like Super Muffato or Atacadão are common in the area; also smaller mercadinhos on side streets.
Local street markets (feiras) sell affordable clothing; budget chain stores like Casas Bahia offer basics.
Buses cost R$4-6 per ride (single fare); the cheapest way from Aeroporto de Telêmaco Borba (if it exists) is a local bus into town, but most visitors take a taxi or Uber for around R$30-50.
Eat at self-service restaurants (por quilo) for lunch – you pay by weight. Buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets rather than tourist spots. Use Uber instead of taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Telemaco Borba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Telemaco BorbaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Telemaco Borba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ikape
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Terminal Rodoviario Tiete, Sao Paulo → Terminal Rodoviario de Telemaco Borba
💡 Expresso Cristal runs the route; aim for the 06:00 bus to arrive before lunch. Buy tickets online via their site to avoid queues.
Telemaco Borba Bus Station → Hotel Central
💡 Use Rádio Táxi Telemaco (42 3272-1234) — fixed fare is R$ 15, but agree it before you get in. Weekend service can be slow.
Bus Station (Rua Presidente Kennedy) → Hotel Central (Avenida Brasil)
💡 Pay cash to the driver; exact change needed. Route 101 loops via the centre and stops a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Hotel Central, Telemaco Borba
💡 Book a remise (private car) through the hotel for safety; metered taxis from GRU are cheaper but harder to find for the return trip.
Telemaco Borba city centre (any point) → Hotel Imperatriz
💡 Uber is cheaper than street taxis but availability drops late. Download 99 as a backup – it often has more drivers in smaller towns.
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) → Hotel Imperatriz, Telemaco Borba
💡 Book with a local driver via the hotel or app like 99Taxis – airport taxis are more expensive. Negotiate a fixed price before setting off.
Telemaco Borba Bus Station → Hotel Imperatriz (Av. Presidente Kennedy)
💡 Bus 101 passes the hotel. Pay cash (exact change) or use a rechargeable Cartão Vale. After 6pm, take a taxi for R$15–20.
Curitiba Bus Station (Rodoferroviária) → Telemaco Borba Bus Station (then taxi 5 mins to Hotel Imperatriz)
💡 Use Viação Graciosa or Princesa dos Campos. Buy ticket at the station or online – no need to print, just show the QR code on your phone.
About Telemaco Borba
Wikipedia ↗
Telêmaco Borba is a municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil. Telêmaco Borba is known as the "capital of paper" (Capital do Papel) and "capital of wood" (Capital da Madeira) due to the importance of paper and wood production to the local economy, with reforestation for gr...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ikape?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear of the building — away from the main road and the lift shaft, as the lift stops at floor 4 and the top floor (5) can get service noise. These mid-floors strike a balance between quiet and convenience.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ikape?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-level, noise from reception and passing traffic) and floor 5 (top floor — often hotter, more lift motor noise, and if there's a rooftop bar or service area, noise can carry). Also avoid rooms directly facing Avenida dos Expedicionários (if the address is on a main road — do confirm at check-in).
Is Ikape noisy?
Telemaco Borba's main avenues (like Av. dos Expedicionários) can have moderate traffic noise during the day and early evening, but quieten overnight. On weekends, nearby bars or a local square might have music. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing is decent but not premium — earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Ikape?
Given Telemaco Borba is a city in a valley (northern Paraná), rear-facing rooms likely overlook the surrounding hills or quieter residential blocks. Top-floor rooms facing the street might catch a glimpse of the distant hills, but street-facing views are mostly of buildings and traffic. No sea or river view here — it's inland.
What are insider tips for staying at Ikape?
1. Check if there's free parking at the back — many 3-star hotels here offer it, and a rear-facing room means your car is close. 2. Ask at check-in for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear side — simply say 'prefiro um quarto nos fundos, nos andares 3 ou 4' — staff will usually oblige if available.
What time is check-in at Ikape?
Check-in at Ikape is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ikape have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, WPA2 password given on check-in; average 15 Mbps download, reliable for streaming but not high-def video calls
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ikape?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Ikape?
A prato feito (set lunch with rice, beans, meat and salad) at a lanchonete costs R$15-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ikape?
Buses cost R$4-6 per ride (single fare); the cheapest way from Aeroporto de Telêmaco Borba (if it exists) is a local bus into town, but most visitors take a taxi or Uber for around R$30-50.
When is the best time to visit Telemaco Borba?
May to August are the dry season, with July the coolest month (averaging 14–23 °C). Clear skies make road travel easy, and hotel prices stay moderate.
Top Attractions in Telemaco Borba
💡 Visit during a Sunday morning mass (10am) to hear the small choir. The church is cool and peaceful, a good break from the heat.
💡 Ask the attendant to show you the short film about the founding of the city — it's in Portuguese but the visuals are self-explanatory. Allow about 40 minutes.
💡 Go early on Saturday mornings before 9am for the best selection of organic produce. The doce de leite from stall 14 is outstanding.
💡 Come at sunset when the square comes alive with food stalls selling pastel and caldo de cana. The best spot is by the fountain.
💡 Go early around 7am to avoid the heat and see local birdlife like toucans and parrots. Weekday mornings are very quiet.
💡 Come before 09:00 for the best selection of fruits — the artisanal requeijão cheese and the pinhão (araucaria seeds) in season are worth queuing for. Cash only.
💡 The access road is unpaved and gets muddy after rain — take a car with good clearance or walk the last 200 metres. No railings at the top, so watch your step with kids.
💡 Go early in the morning to spot capybaras near the lake. There's a small kiosk selling coffee and snacks on weekends only.