Curitiba

Curitiba's Botanical Garden is one of the city's major tourist attractions, in the district of the same name. In 2007, it was chosen as one of the most beautiful sites in Brazil, named as one of the Seven Wonders of Brazil. The garden

This museum, opened in 2002, is the main museum in the city of Curitiba, and has more than 3,000 pieces of art, mostly by Brazilian artists. Admission is 4.00, and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 6. The Curitiba bus

The Barigi park is the most famous park in the city of Curitiba. It is very famous for crocodiles that inhabit the lake, and is popular in the late afternoon, when it fills up with joggers and other people exercising. During the

Created in honour of Pope John Paul II, the Pope Woods are one of the most important parks in Curitiba. This site is dedicated to Polish immigration, where every year several Polish festivals are celebrated. There's a shop inside

Opened in 1992, and designed by architect Dominic Bongestabs, the Opera is another tourist attraction in Curitiba. Here you can see the harmony between man made work and nature. The theatre hosts performances, and was built in steel

The Free University of the Environment is one of the most beautiful places in the city of Curitiba. Opened in 1992, it is surrounded by a large forest, and operates a quarry. To reach the university, you'll need to walk for about 5

After a Saturday in Curitiba, you can spend Sunday here. The fair was established in 1971, and nowadays has more than 1,000 stalls and receives an average of 15,000 visitors every Sunday. All kinds of crafts are sold, with artists and

This is one of the best train journeys that you can take in Brazil, rich in history and containing some very interesting details. The most popular route is from Curitiba to Morretes, which I was lucky enough to do in the cockpit. But

Parana is the state in Brazil with the second largest Japanese population. You can see this in the city of Curitiba, with the Japanese square, complete with architecture of that country. The most prominent thing to see are the

The Paiol Theatre is the most beautiful theatre in the entire city of Curitiba. It was inaugurated in 1972. Nowadays, it has a stage with a diameter of 5m, and an audience of just over 200 people for each show. You can enter the