Paraná
Paraná is a state in southern Brazil. It's an incredibly culturally rich and diverse state, blending characteristics of the Portuguese, indigenous and African cultures present in most of Brazil, with those of varied immigrant groups such as German, Polish, Syrian-Lebanese and Japanese. However, for very comprehensible reasons, the most visited attraction of the state - as well as of the whole country - are the awe-inspiring Iguaçu Falls.
Regions
| Northwest Includes the cities of Guaíra and Maringá. |
| North The north "coast" borders the State of São Paulo. Water sports, fishing and leisure. |
| West The west "coast" has the Iguaçu Falls and National Park, and the giant Itaipu power plant. |
| Iguaçu Valleys Bordering the State of Santa Catarina, water sports on Lake Itaipu. |
| Central and South Central This central region attracts rural tourism. |
| Campos Gerais do Paraná Land of fields close to Curitiba. Curious rocky formations and canyons near Vila Velha. |
| Grande Curitiba The metropolitan region contains the state's capital and its neighboring areas. |
| Coast The state's coast has several bays and mangroves, the mountains of the Serra do Mar and its mata atlântica forests, as well as beaches and eco-tourism at Ilha do Mel |
Cities
Map of Paraná
- 1 Curitiba. the capital, known worldwide for its innovative urban planning and famous Botanic Gardens
- 2 Campo Largo.
- 3 Capitão Leonidas Marques.
- 4 Cascavel.
- 5 Foz do Iguaçu - main gateway to the Iguaçu Falls and cultural mix with Argentina and Paraguay
- 6 Londrina.
- 7 Maringá. modern but charming city with a rich Japanese and Syrian-Lebanese heritage
- 8 Ponta Grossa.
- 9 Prudentópolis.
- 10 Vila Velha.
Other destinations
- 1 Iguaçu Falls. the world-famous waterfall.
- 2 Iguaçu National Park.
- 3 Ilha do Mel.
- 4 Superagüi National Park. near Guaraqueçaba
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See
- The Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves — a UNESCO World Heritage site