EAC14: Experimental Archaeology Conference 2025 (Curitiba)

Address: Rua Bom Jesus, 650. Campus Juvevê. Universidade Federal do Paraná

Organised by: EXARC & Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Curitiba (BR).

In the first EAC to be held outside of Europe, EXARC would like to extend our thanks to the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) - one of the oldest universities in Brazil - who will be hosting the conference on site at their campus in Curitiba, which is the capital city of the state of Paraná. Curitiba, the capital of the state of Paraná, is known for its urban planning, tourist attractions, and its parks and forests. The event is located at the Campus Juvevê. Rua Bom Jesus, 650.

Local Information

Transport:

To get to Curitiba, the Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), located in São José dos Pinhais, is the main access point and is about 18 km from downtown Curitiba. Transportation can be done by taxi, Uber, or bus (There is a bus line, E32, known as Ligeirinho Aeroporto. Trips run from 6 am to 11 pm). The executive bus is closed for an indefinite period. 

Accommodations:

There are dozens of hotels in Curitiba. The City of Curitiba provides a search system for hotels, hostels and guesthouses at this link: http://www.turismo.curitiba.pr.gov.br/categoria/onde-ficar/7/ 

The closest ones to the event location are:

• Bristol Upper Hotel 
• Hotel Intercity Curitiba Centro-Cívico 

But we also suggest any of the following hotels, considering their proximity to the bus station and downtown Curitiba:

• Gran Mercure Curitiba Rayon 
• Mercure Curitiba Batel 
• Mercure Curitiba 7 de setembro 
• Mercure Curitiba Golden 
• Novotel Curitiba Batel 
• Ibis Curitiba Batel 
• Slaviero Curitiba Shopping 
• Slaviero Curitiba Batel 
• Rockfeller 
• Bourbon
• Rio Hotel 

The Casa do Estudante Universitário do Paraná (CEU) offers accommodation to students, excursions and cultural groups, who are looking for a safe, affordable and well-located place in Curitiba (PR).  

You can find many AirBnb accommodations in Curitiba for more than one person.

Attractions in Curitiba:

• Jardim Botânico (Botanic Garden): One of Curitiba's postcards, with its glass greenhouse inspired by the Crystal Palace in London, beautiful gardens and leisure areas.
• Ópera de Arame: Theater built with a metal structure, surrounded by nature and water, which offers a unique visual and acoustic experience.
• Largo da Ordem: Part of the historic center of Curitiba, with old buildings, churches and traditional bars, in addition to being the location of the famous Feira do Largo da Ordem.
• Bairro Santa Felicidade: Region known for its strong Italian influence, with traditional restaurants and wineries, ideal for those who enjoy good food.
• Passeio Público: The oldest park in the city, with lakes, animals and common areas.
• Feira do Largo da Ordem: Held on Sundays, it is a cultural and commercial spot where you can find everything from local crafts to typical foods.

The city also has a cultural scene with several museums, such as the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, the Egyptian Museum of the Rosicrucian Order, the Museum of Life, the Holocaust Museum, the Expeditionary Museum, the Paraná Museum, the Museum of Indigenous Art, the Automobile Museum, the Alfredo Andersen House Museum, the Solar do Barão and the Railway Museum.

The Linha Turismo is a practical option for visiting the city's main attractions. It is a public transport line that runs a route using special double-decker buses, which pass through 26 points of interest in Curitiba. In addition, Curitiba has a good public transport infrastructure and is easy to get around by bicycle. This offers a sustainable and enjoyable way to explore the city, especially in the central areas. For more tourist information, visit the website: http://www.turismo.curitiba.pr.gov.br/

Tours near Curitiba:

Tours to archaeological sites are included in the conferece program (see below for more information). But the region has much to know in the previous or following days:

• Morretes: Approximately 70 km from Curitiba, Morretes is a historic city that enchants visitors with its colonial architecture, traditional cuisine and nature. The train ride through the Serra do Mar to get there is a unique experience.
• Paranaguá: Located 91 km from the capital, Paranaguá is ideal for boat trips around the Paranaguá Bay, in addition to being home to the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (MAE-UFPR) and the Aquarium.
• São José dos Pinhais and Colombo: Less than 20 km from Curitiba, the two cities are known for a tourist route that brings together wineries, rural properties and restaurants that offer colonial products and local wines. Interesting tours for those who enjoy rural tourism and typical cuisine. Both cities are great destinations for a weekend trip close to the capital.
• Lapa: 70 km from Curitiba, Lapa is one of the oldest cities in Paraná and has preserved its historic center, with colonial buildings of great cultural and historical value.
• Ilha do Mel (Mel Island): Located approximately 130 km from Curitiba, Ilha do Mel is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Paraná, and can be reached by boat from Paranaguá or Pontal do Sul. Among the main attractions are the Encantadas Beach, Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, Farol das Conchas, ecological trails and deserted beaches, perfect for hiking and diving. Ilha do Mel is an environmental protection area, with limited access to ensure its preservation.
• Vila Velha State Park: Located in Ponta Grossa, approximately 100 km from Curitiba, it is one of the main tourist attractions in the region. The park is known for its sandstone rock formations that resemble figures such as camels and cups, as well as Lagoa Dourada and Furnas, enormous craters with underground lakes. The park offers trails, guided tours and ecotourism activities, providing an experience of contact with the geology and nature of the region. Check tickets, tours and availability on the park website: https://parquevilavelha.com.br/.

Registration Fee (online participation)

Online participation is free, but we still encourage you to register by sending an email to info@exarc.net . 

If you wish to present online, we will be charging a fee of €30 / R$175 to cover online processing costs. Please email us at the above address for information on how to pay your fees, stating your contact details (including name, address, email, and affiliation if any).

Registration Fee (on site participation)

To register for on-site participation and receive information on how to pay your fees, please send an email to info@exarc.net stating your contact details (including name, address, email, and affiliation if any), and which category of registration fee you are paying (see below for full details). 

Students and retired

• Category 1: €30,00 / R$ 175,00        
• Category 2: €15,00 / R$ 100,00         
• Category 3: €4,00 / R$ 25,00         

EXARC members (no student)

• Category 1: €45,00 / R$ 280,00
• Category 2: €25,00 / R$ 160,00
• Category 3: €6,50 / R$ 40,00

Non-EXARC members (no student)

• Category 1: €70,00 / R$ 420,00
• Category 2: €40,00 / R$ 240,00
• Category 3: €10,00 / R$ 60,00

Indigenous / quilombola participants: FREE

Category 1 includes all individuals from countries where the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is above the EU average.

Those countries are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, the United States of America. 

Category 2 includes people from countries where where the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) per capita is between the EU average and the World average. This also includes Students / Unwaged / Retired anywhere in the world who want to receive the EXARC Journal Digest (printed copy), the EXARC members pass and discount to EXARC activities. 

Those countries are: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Belarus, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (French part), Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uruguay.

Category 3 is meant for members from countries where PPP per capita is below the World average as well as Students / Unwaged / Retired anywhere in the world. Attention: you will only receive an EXARC Journal Digest as PDF and will have no discount at EXARC conferences and will not receive EXARC member pass.

Those countries are all the other countries not listed in category 1 and 2, for example: Thailand, Armenia, Ghana, Brazil, Egypt, Vietnam, India, Kenya. 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

Excursions

There will be optional excursions on the 15th and 16th May for a maximum of 30 participants. Places on the excursions will be given on a first come, first served basis. Anyone who wishes to join an excursion should email info@exarc.net before April 14th with their full name and passport / CPF number in order to reserve a spot.

Excursion Day 1: Participants will be driven out to an ecological park in the countryside, where they will visit a rock shelter with rock art. This site is associated with nomad hunter-gatherer groups from the Early Holocene. There are waterfalls that people can enjoy even for a little swimming.

Excursion Day 2: Participants will be driven to the coast, where we they visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Paranaguá city, as well as some shellmounds associated with the Sambaqui Culture from the Middle and Late Holocene..

The cost of the excursion is R$ 35,00, to be paid in cash at the start of the conference during registration.

Discord

Attending the #EAC14 Conference online is free and open access to all. It will be live streamed on YouTube via EXARCs official channel. Here you can follow each session, and ask questions in our Q&A. Speakers will be present to answer a number of these questions. Besides that, we have a free and open access "plus" platform, Discord. Here you can interact with one another in thematic text and audio channels. 

If you would like to join the conference online, please register by emailing info@exarc.net for further information.

Program

To be confirmed

The academic program of presentations will take place between 12th-14th May 2025. The sessions will be split into several themes.

Day 1: Leatherworking and textiles

Day 2: Flint and bone/antler

Day 3: Pottery and other technologies

The finalised program will be shared here shortly.

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