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Your Paraná Holiday
Plan a holiday package to Paraná and experience travel just the way you like. If Curitiba is where you'd like to be, you'll be captivated by its markets, culture and nature. Your trip to Paraná wouldn't be complete without experiencing some of its leading cities, starting with Foz do Iguaçu. Two of the most popular attractions here include Cataratas Avenue and Entrance to the Iguassu Falls. Curitiba should also be on the itineraries of all Paraná travellers. Visitors to this exciting city love 24 Hours Street and Shopping Estacao. When you're ready to stop daydreaming and start doing, Expedia will help turn your Paraná holiday into reality.
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Paraná (state)
Relax on the beaches of the Atlantic Coast in this southern state and explore the mountains and one of the world’s largest waterfalls.
A great range of attractions and a varied terrain make Paraná an alluring destination. Explore the tropical scenery of the national parks, the serene vibe of the beaches and the vibrant cities in this eclectic space.
For a sense of the local culture, visit the state capital of Curitiba. Relax in one of the many parks and learn about Italian immigration in the Santa Felicidade area. From the city centre, take a train through the Serra do Mar mountain range to the quaint colonial town of Morretes.
Note the undulating green hills and sprawling agricultural land as you make your way to Ponta Grossa. Hike through the nearby Parque Estadual de Vila Velha for its red rock formations and lakes. Visit the Parque Nacional dos Campos Gerais for the cascades and fascinating petroglyphs. Travel west to the Ukrainian-influenced town of Prudentópolis.
The highlight of the state is the magnificent Iguaçu Falls, an enormous waterfall consisting of around 275 chutes. Spend a couple of days trekking through the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu to encounter exotic wildlife and flora beside the incredible falls.
Stay in a hotel at the base of Foz do Iguaçu, which is also near the Paraguayan border. Admire the extraordinary engineering features of the large Itaipu Dam hydroelectric plant.
On the eastern side of the state are the many beaches and tropical islands, such as Ilha da Cotinga and Ilha do Mel in Paranaguá Bay. Stay in the resorts of Pontal do Paraná and Guaratuba for pristine beaches and clear water.
The state of Paraná is between São Paulo and Santa Catarina in the southeastern part of Brazil. It shares its western borders with both Argentina and Paraguay. Arrive at one of the international airports in Foz do Iguaçu or Curitiba and get around the state by long-haul bus or rent a car.
Paraná is at once a beach haven, a tropical jungle and a cosmopolitan zone.
Paraná Essential Information
Language | Portuguese |
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Currency | Brazilian reals |
Local Welcome | Olá |
Local Goodbye | Adeus |
Closest Airport | Afonso Pena Intl. Airport (CWB) |
Top Sights | Barigui Park, Entrance to the Iguassu Falls and Parque de Aves |
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Curitiba Centro
You'll enjoy the museums and cafes in Curitiba Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at 24 Hours Street or Rua Quinze de Novembro.
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Parque de Aves
Walk through woodland and rainforest to discover hundreds of tropical birds, butterflies and reptiles. Dare to hold a parrot or python.
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Iguassu Falls Full-Day Tour: Brazil & Argentina sides
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