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 Regions of Paraná 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 Campo Largo Capitão Leonidas Marques Cascavel Foz do Iguaçu Londrina Maringá Ponta Grossa Prudentópolis Vila Velha (Paraná) Other destinations Iguaçu Falls - the world-famous waterfall. Iguaçu National Park Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!