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Paraná
Iguaçu Falls and European immigrant culture
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Paraná is a prosperous southern state home to the thundering Iguaçu Falls — one of the great natural wonders of the world, shared with Argentina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its capital Curitiba is celebrated internationally as a model of urban sustainability and was one of the first cities in South America to implement a bus rapid transit system.
Capital
Curitiba
Region
South
Estado
PR
Top Highlights
- 1Iguaçu Falls — 275 cascades spanning nearly 3km, one of the world's great natural wonders
- 2Curitiba's Oscar Niemeyer Museum and wire-dome Ópera de Arame
- 3Ilha do Mel — car-free island at the mouth of Paranaguá Bay with hiking trails and surf
- 4Serra Verde Express — scenic train through the Atlantic Forest escarpment down to the coast
Best Time to Visit
March to May and August to November — pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds at Iguaçu.
Traveller's Tip
Visit the Brazilian side of Iguaçu first for the classic panoramic view, then cross to Argentina for the up-close walkway experience.
