Rio Barigui flows through the heart of Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state in southern Brazil, winding through a series of urban parks before continuing southward through the metropolitan region. The river gives its name to one of Curitiba's most beloved green spaces, Parque Barigui, and its basin also encompasses Parque Tanguá and Parque Tingui — all of which border or incorporate stretches of the river. As an urban waterway passing through a densely populated city, the Barigui reflects both the natural richness of the Paraná plateau and the pressures of modern urban development.