Represa do Capivari is a reservoir located in Campina Grande do Sul, Paraná, situated at the base of the Serra do Ibitiraquire — the mountain range that includes Pico Paraná, the highest peak in southern Brazil. The surrounding landscape features prominent peaks including Caratuva, Itapiroca, Taipabuçu, Tucum, Camapuã, Getúlio, Ferraria, and Guaricana, all visible from the water. The reservoir is enclosed by dense Atlantic Forest on both sides, and the water is consistently calm, making it well-suited for flatwater paddling. The reservoir is roughly 1 hour from Curitiba by road.

The standard paddling circuit covers approximately 10 kilometers and takes between 3 and 4 hours to complete at a relaxed pace. The route passes through open sections of the reservoir, around an island, and continues to the Rio das Pedras — a clear-water stream that descends directly from the serra and feeds the reservoir. Guided tours typically include rest stops and opportunities to swim. The technical difficulty is rated easy to moderate, and the route is considered appropriate for beginners with no prior paddling experience, though participants should be in reasonable physical condition. Conditions can vary depending on wind, which may increase difficulty on any given day.

Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing are all practiced on the reservoir. Guided day trips depart from Curitiba, with a meeting point at the UFPR Reitoria building on Rua General Carneiro, nº 460, in central Curitiba. Departure is typically around 7:00 a.m., with paddling beginning around 9:30 a.m. and finishing around 2:00 p.m., returning to Curitiba by approximately 4:00 p.m. Private accommodations with direct reservoir access are also available in the area, and the Capivari Ecoresort, located on Estrada Municipal Antônio Kovalski in Campina Grande do Sul, offers kayak, pedal boat, and stand-up paddle rentals on its lake adjacent to the reservoir.