Train ride from Curitiba

Curitiba - Villa Velha - Ilha do Mel

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March 17th 2009
Our pursuit of deserted beaches was leading us to the island of Ilha do Mel, which in turn meant we had to pass through the city of Curitiba. This city wasn't a bad place but it came across as very forgettable. Tracy and I both thought it reminded us of Luton, with its shopping arcades full of discount shops and cheap chemists. Just as Luton has great countryside and limestone hills out of ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Ilha do Mel

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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