Curitiba, Brazil (population 1,700,000 ) is
the Capital of the state of Paraná has a large and diverse tourism
structure featuring hotels to fit any traveler's taste or budget. Curitiba
is situated in the south of Brazil next to the seacoast mountain ridge.
It has a rich colonization history which began in the 17th century. The
city is extremely pleasant all around with good weather and 4 defined seasons.
Above all it is very friendly, in fact comfortable for the traveler. A
curios combination of natural scenic surroundings and the busy metropolitan
life seem to coexist without clashing. People here live a slightly different
life style from other Brazilian state capitals. They enjoy an increasing
quality of life that began a few decades ago. Getting around is quick and
safe via the unique "Speedy Bus", that uses bus tube stop. This unique
service provides comfort and speed on the surface without the high costs
of an subway or metro. During the 1970's, Curitiba protected and refurbished
the historic buildings within the historic sector. Together with museums,
cinemas and theatres like the Guaíra and Paiol, an integrated effort
for cultural revival was started. They also created pedestrian only streets
like the famous Flowers Street - the central avenue of the downtown became
the first pedestrian street in the country as a meeting and leisure point.
On Saturdays the pedestrian areas are entertained by street performers.
The creation of parks and the preservation of woods guaranteed to maintain
the quality of life were also created. Because of its accomplishments Curitiba
deserves its title of ecological capital of Brazil.
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