Paraná

Paraná is a state in southern Brazil. With its strong northern European heritage, its culture is probably unlike most foreigners' image of Brazil.

Regions
Northwest
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 Valley
Bordering the State of Santa Catarina, water sports on Lake Itaipu.
Central and South Central
This central region attracts rural tourism.
Campos Gerais
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
  • Curitiba - the capital, known worldwide for its innovative urban planning
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Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of Paraná, Brazil. If you're heading for Iguaçu Falls from Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, it's worth stopping by for a day or two. Curitiba Travel Guide »
Iguaçu Falls
One of the great natural wonders of the world, the Iguaçu Falls are situated near the border of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Iguaçu Falls Travel Guide »
Within Paraná
Coast
Coastal Paraná is the region of Paraná to the east of Curitiba. Coast Travel Guide »
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is a major city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It is a gateway to both Paraguay and Argentina, and home of the famous Iguaçu Falls. Foz do Iguaçu Travel Guide »
Campo Largo is a city in Paraná. It is known as the Porcelain Capital. Campo Largo Travel Guide »
Londrina is a large city in Paraná, southern Brazil. It is a wealthy center of a coffee-producing region. Londrina Travel Guide »
Prudentólis is a city in the state of Paraná in South Brazil. This city was founded by immigrants from western Ukraine and 70 … Prudentópolis Travel Guide »
Capitão Leonidas Marques is a city in the state of Paraná in southern Brazil. Capitão Leonidas Marques Travel Guide »
Iguaçu National Park is in the Parana State of Brazil. Iguaçu National Park Travel Guide »
Vila Velha
Vila Velha is a city in the Brazilian state of Paraná. It's state park has large, freestanding rock formations. Vila Velha Travel Guide »
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Paraná Travel Guide is based on Paraná by Claus Hansen, Boris, Peter Fitzgerald, Tim Sandell, Frank Straus, Tom Holland, Ryan Holliday, Ricardo, iGuide and others. Paraná Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.