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 Curitiba
is the capital of the state of Paraná. Although it is a large,
modem city, the strong influence of the immigrant groups that colonized
the region (especially Germans, Italians and Poles) is apparent.
Curitiba prides itself on being a “liveable” city, without the clutter and confusion that usually accompanies urban growth. There are wide, tree-lined avenues, pretty squares, parks and pedestrian walkways gracing the downtown area.
Paranagua and The Beaches - On the coast, 58 miles from Curitiba is tile town Of Paranaguá. The train ride to Paranaguá takes three and a half hours but is well worth the extra time. The train goes along a breathtaking mountain route that is sure to please any visitor. Paranaguá is a quaint port town that also serves as a starting point for visits to Matinhos, Caiobá, Antonina and llha do MeI. |
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Brasil Guide Turismo - 2000
The
city is linked to most major cities in Brazil by regular air service.
It may also be reached by highway and is located 253 miles from São
Paulo and 449 miles from Porto Alegre. On the highway from Curitiba
to Iguassu Falls near the town of Ponta Grossa is the exotic Vila Velha
State Park where fascinating rock formations have been sculpted by centuries
of erosion. The visitor can also see beautiful lakes at the bottom,
of depressions in the ground in Villa Velha.