Southern Brazil People & Culture

The city is not very nice, there is only one reason one would want to be there: the lovely falls of Iguazu. Don't spread the rumour, but it is much nice to stay just across the border in Argentina. Puerto Iguazu. Small village, friendly people, great food and close to the waterfalls as well.

If you are in Bombinhas, try to find the road at the end of it leading to 4 Ilhas, its not made, (2007) because otherwise to many people are tempted to go there, but it is well worth while. If you arrive there, just on to the beach (at the end of the road) is a "bar" selling coffee and cakes. Just try them and enjoy the view. Perfect !

Florianópolis is a Beautiful island, linked to the cost by a bridge. This is my home town and it is impossible not like it. I just love this city.  Summer time is the best and busiest time to visit it. That because the main atraction are the 100 beaches around. And the 3 laguns in the meddle. Mainly time between Christmans and New Year. It means if u want to stay in the crowd, party and meet a lot of people from all brasil and world... My favorite beaches are Praia Mole, Jurerê Internacional and Praia Brava. It's plenty of beautiful, fit and tan people. There's some beaches like Lagoinha do Leste and Nalfragados that u need to take a boat or do a path to get there, this places u can camping and enjoy the nature. Of course, nowadays u have to be careful everywhere, then is bether to stay by the camping. There's places like Lagoa da Conceição and Ribeirao da Ilha where u can apreciate the native portuguese architecture and very good sea food (u can't miss: pirão de peixe, ostras - the best osters in the country - rodizio de camarão, camarão na abobora). The best places to stay are by the beach, where u can find international hotels or local hostels and void the traffic to get by the sea. Or even rent a house for few weeks. A good choise would be Lagoa da Conceição, where u can go by feet to 3 beaches, and sandboard in the dunes and enjoy the lagun. Some thing that u can't miss is jumping with parashots from the Praia Mole Hill and do some ecological tracking. I think is that. Good travel. 

a nice and rather cheap place to stay is hotel Gran Via, a bit outside the centre of Foz on the main road going to the Waterfalls. The hotel is managed by an elderly couple (they use their lobby as living room) speaking only Portugues but with a bit of sign language we understood each other very well. It's worth bargaining on the room rate!
Even though we were the only 2 people staying in the hotel, the owners still prepared a nice buffet breakfast. An extra bonus is the owner's funnzy poodle who only eats the chocolate cake.

Just meet people from Porto Alegre! They are great! You will love their warmh, friendliness and hospitality!

this town is the best,very green has a lot f parks, many culture,so many museums,... i love it so much. rua 15 de nov.-good for shopping has a wonderful bus system,very cheap everywhere there are hotels or you just make friends and you just live with the people there. not dangerous-many whites live there so if you dress yourself well nobody may know that you are a foreigner what i love most is churrasco-wnderful!!!! Some even have all you can eat for just 10€!!!

folk music and gauchos from rio grande do sul e argentina - univestity - medical center - regional city center - 230 miles from porto alegre capital of the provincial state - 300 miles from florianópolis - 700 miles from são paulo

Parador 12
It's a beach club, with amazing pool in front of the beach with great live house music been played by great Dj's.

Great nightlife filled with electronics music and very beautiful people. Nite Club. This is your best option in Maringa.

When they say it is a 3 hour hike to the beach, they mean it. And it is the 3rd one that you are looking for. Just keep walking, wear good walking shoes, and mind the tree stumps.

After some clear water snorkelling, go grab a crocodile / caiman steak in town. One of the most delicious meals I've ever had. May be hard to find a restaurant with it, but worth the effort.

I lived on this "island of magic" for two month's!! there were 40+ beaches to explore for whatever mood you might be in at the moment. it is a big tourist destination for Argentenians so be prepared for mostly Portuguese and Spanish speaking natives. It was rare for English to be spoken. But who cares right! It was a blast regardless. Make sure you stop at a little beach cafe and have some of the fresh local fish as well as the popular alcoholic beverage known as a Caiperina, made from sugar cane..delicious!!!

When going to a restaurant that serves shellfish, only eat it if the place looks clean, otherwise order fish or prawn/shrimp

Foz do Iguacu is a must see if you are heading to Brazil. The waterfalls are spectacular and can been seen from both Brazil and Argentina. I would recommend a 4-5 day trip to the area. A great Hostel to stay at is "Kathrina House", Louise is the owner and he is amazing! He will help you with anything you need and he is good for a laugh or two. Its close to shopping and transportation, and its clean and well maintained. You can visit the bird park and get up close and personal with tropical birds, see the waterfalls from the Brazil side, and take in a few other attractions in the park. You can definitely spend 2 days on the Aregentia side of the falls, there are 17km of trails to hike (most of which are wheelchair accessible), you can take a jungle safari, and much more.(Look out for the Coatimundis) There is shopping in the parks on both sides. And while you are in the area you must defintely see the Itaipu Dam, the largest in the world. There are several tours and I would recommend doing a few of them, if not all. The panoramic tour and the eco refuge were my favourites.Overall one of the best travel experiences I have had, I only wish I had longer!

Curitiba's transportation is well planned, as buses have their own lanes (only to be used by buses)

large city in southern brazil, botanical garden, museums

Si vas a Canasvieiras no dejes de ir a Praia Brava. El mar es buenisimo, caliente y con excelentes olas.

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Cuando vas al Foz do Iguazu por el lado de Brasil tienes que hacer reservas antes porque ta lleno!!!!!