Comprising 399 municipalities and with an extension of almost 200 thousand kilometers, how about knowing a little more about the Tourist attractions in Paraná, one of the most visited states in Brazil?
With a geographic diversity ranging from mountains to metropolises, the Paraná has leisure options for all types of tourists and travelers from Brazil and the world.
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- The state of Paraná
- The 10 main tourist attractions in Paraná
- Come and see the Iguaçu Falls and stay at the Tarobá Hotel
The state of Paraná
O Paraná Today, it has around 399 municipalities, and an area of almost 200 thousand kilometers – larger than Uruguay e Portugal, for example!
Where around 11 million inhabitants live, of which almost 2 million live in the capital, in Curitiba.
It is fifth largest GDP of Brazil and has a subtropical climate. Above all, the state is home to several tourist attractions of national importance.
In addition to its economic and political importance, the state has an intense flow of travelers during the year, making tourist attractions in Paraná always be busy!
The 10 main tourist attractions in Paraná
O Paraná It is home to numerous tourist attractions of national relevance in Brazil.
From the Iguaçu Falls, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, until the Oscar Niemeyer museum, designed by the notable architect from Paraná, now discover the 10 main tourist attractions in Paraná.
1. Botanical Garden – Curitiba
O Botanical Garden of Curitiba is one of the largest tourist attractions in Paraná and one of the main postcards of the capital.
Your official name, Municipal Botanical Garden Francisca Maria Garfunkel Rischbieter, is a tribute to its creator, one of the greatest urban planners in the state.
The space includes 178 thousand m² of green area, with prominent locations such as:
- The main greenhouse;
- The Botanical Museum of Curitiba;
- The Garden of Sensations;
- The Frans Krajcberg cultural space;
- The Amor Maternos statue, by Polish artist João Zaco Paraná;
- And spaces for physical activities and leisure.
2. Iguaçu Falls – Foz do Iguaçu
As waterfalls of Iguaçu are part of the 7 World Wonders of Nature, being one of the Paraná attractions most visited in Brazil.
The attraction has the largest set of waterfalls in the world, with around 275 jumps and reaching a height of 80 meters.
Located within the Iguacu National Park, Iguaçu Falls can be accessed via available tour buses and access walkways inside the reserve.
3. Tanguá Park – Curitiba
O Tanguá Park is, today, one of the main attractions of Curitiba, in addition to being one of the most important tourist attractions in Paraná.
With a total area of more than 200 thousand m², the park, built in 1996, has several fauna and flora attractions, as well as a bistro, a souvenir shop, space for a barbecue and a stone tunnel.
The place also has a semicircle viewpoint at the end of the tour, ideal for watching the sunset.
4. Igapó Lake – Londrina
Another important member of the main tourist attractions in Paraná is Igapó LakeOn Londrina.
Opened in 1959, the lake is one of the city's postcards, with an extensive leisure area, an Urban Social Center and around 187 species of native plants.
5. Estrada da Graciosa – Curitiba
Estrada da Graciosa is considered one of the most beautiful highways in the country and one of the most important tourist attractions in Paraná.
With 40 km long, the route connects the city of Curitiba to the cities of Morretes e Antonina, crossing the Serra do Mar.
Furthermore, the stretch also has a conservation area for Atlantic forest, with natural landscapes full of wild plants and animals.
6. Japan Park – Maringá
Occupying an area of 100 thousand m²: Japan Park, in Maringá, is also one of the main tourist attractions in Paraná.
Opened in 2006, with the purpose of honoring Japanese immigrants, the park has a model of Tea house, a sports hall, a theater, an events room and a Japanese Imperial Garden with an area of 46 thousand m².
7. Barigui Park – Curitiba
Another important tourist attraction in Paraná is the Barigui Park.
It is the largest park in the capital, with 140 hectares long and occupying four neighborhoods in Curitiba.
Opened in 1972, the park has numerous leisure areas, as well as a diversity of flora and fauna, including some families of capybaras, mascots of the state of Paraná.
8. Oscar Niemeyer Museum – Curitiba
O Oscar Niemeyer museum, Also known as MON ou Eye Museum, is a historic landmark in Curitiba, opened in 2002 by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, at 95 years old.
Considered the largest museum in Latin America, MON has an area of 35 thousand m², with 12 exhibition rooms and capacity for up to 360 thousand people.
9. Maringá Market – Maringá
Opened in 2009, the Maringá Market It is one of the city's main tourist attractions, making it a place for shopping and leisure for local residents and visitors.
Offering a diversity of gastronomic products, the market houses 17 emporiums inside, ready to delight its customers.
10. Vila Velha State Park – Ponta Grossa
Finally, the Vila Velha State Park is a geological site located in the Campos Gerais region of the state of Paraná and the main tourist attraction in the city of Ponta Grossa.
Consisting of three neighboring sites, the Sandstones, Furnas and Lagoa Dourada, the attraction is 18 km long and its formation dates back more than 300 million years.
Registering more than 60 thousand tourists per year, the park is a spectacle of nature for everyone who visits it!
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Written by: Ana Barakat | Review: Joelma Oliveira
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