The real Jardin Botanica

A big misunderstanding in Curitiba

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June 22nd 2008
Curitiba is about six hours west from Sao Paulo and is described as an Eco City. We decided to come here for three nights as a pit stop before heading to the Iguazu Falls, mainly so we could rest and do some washing. The hostel we stayed in was lovely. It was an Eco Hostel, not quite sure what constitutes an Eco Hostel here, it did have recycling bins but that seemed to be about the extent of it  ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Curitiba

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more