Travel In Parana

This Brazilian state is located in the southern part of the country. It borders the countries Paraguay and Argentina. This state has the Tropic of Capricorn running through it and houses what is left of the araucarias forest which is one of the most important subtropical forests of the world. Parana attracts nearly seven thousand tourists per year with its many attractions. At the border of Argentina lies the National Park of Iguacu which is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Twenty four miles from here, at the border of Paraguay is the largest dam in the world, the Hidroeletrica de Itaipu, which is another great tourist attraction of Parana. Also, the National Park of Vila Velha near the city of Ponta Grossa is yet another attraction of this Brazilian state for the eco-tourists out there.

The capital city of Curitiba is the largest financial center of southern Brazil. This city has an enormous population of nearly two million people and is the largest population in southern Brazil. Curitiba is the most important city in southern Brazil with a rich cultural history, and large political and economic centers. It also houses the most modern of Brazilian airport terminals and is by far the most important airport in Southern Brazil. Any traveler to this area should feel safe coming into a terminal such as this. Curitiba was named after the many Brazilian Pines that encompass the area in and around the city. It is a most beautiful city and a must visit.

There is quite a variety of things to do in Curitiba. Not far outside of Curitiba is the state park Vila Velha. One of the main attractions of this state park is the Stone City. You can even take a bus from the city which runs regularly to this park. Another beautiful and trademark structure you can visit while in this lovely city is the Opera de Arame. This structure is constructed with glass and metal tubes complete with a waterfall and garden park. A vast botanical garden was also added as an attraction here in the city of Curitiba. Even as a newer attraction, it has quickly become very popular to the locals and the tourists here.

There are several architectural sites in this city worth visiting. There are the museums for modern architecture, which house a lot of the works of Oscar Niemeyer. Along with the architectural sites there are also city parks which have been local and tourist favorites for years. Barigui Park is one of the oldest parks in the city, and is known for its peacefulness. The city itself is also known for its general cleanliness, but not well known worldwide even though many visitors compare its cleanliness to places like Singapore and the like.

Curitiba is also known as the Christmas capital of Brazil. So for those travelers coming down in the Christmas months, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Here they have the annual Children’s Christmas Show. Children line up in the windows of the HSBC building in Centro and sing carols. It is well worth going out of your way to see this spectacle at Christmas time.