Guarapuava is a municipality located in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It holds the distinction of being the largest municipality in the state by land area.
The city serves as a significant regional development hub with substantial influence over neighboring municipalities. It is situated along the Mercosur corridor, a railroad junction of national importance that connects the municipalities of Foz do Iguaçu and Curitiba. Additionally, Guarapuava is recognized as the richest agribusiness municipality in the state of Paraná.