Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Curitiba
(see p336)
, the
capital of Paraná, is a
pretty, well-planned town.
Built during the city's cattle
and coffee boom, today
Curitiba has well-preserved
historic buildings, less
pollution and traffic than
other Brazilian cities, plenty
of green spaces, a great
music scene, and several
interesting sights
.
SANTA CATARINA & PARANÁ
(see pp332-47)
Florianópolis
(see pp346-7)
, the vibrant
capital city of Santa Catarina on Ilha de
Santa Catarina, is surrounded by quiet
fishing communities and excellent beaches.
The sheltered north shore has the most
developed beaches, while the east coast lures
surfers attracted by giant Atlantic rollers.
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Porto Alegre
(see pp352-3)
, the capital
of Rio Grande do Sul, has a host of
Neo-Classical buildings dating from
the 19th and early 20th centuries. The
Palácio Municipal is one such expression of
civic pride, built in 1898, when Porto Alegre
was developing into a significant city.
