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Parana
Paraná is a state in southern Brazil. With its strong northern European heritage, its culture is probably unlike most foreigners' image of Brazil.
Regions
Paraná is commonly divided into the following regions:
Campos Gerais: this land of fields is close to Curitiba. Curious rocky formations and canyons near Vila Velha.Centro - this central region attracts rural tourism.Costa Norte: the north "coast" borders the State of São Paulo. Water sports, fishing and leisure.Costa Oeste: the west "coast" has the Iguaçu Falls and National Park, and the giant Itaipu power plant. Curitiba - The metropolitan region contains the state's capital and its neighboring areas;Litoral: the state's coast has several bays and mangroves, the mountains of Serra do Mar and its mata atlântica forests, as well as beaches and eco-tourism at Ilha do MelVale do Iguaçu: bordering the State of Santa Catarina, water sports on lake Itaipu.
Cities
Curitiba - the capital, known worldwide for its innovative urban planning.LondrinaMaringáFoz do IguaçuPonta GrossaCascavelCapitão Leonidas Marques
Other destinations
Iguaçu Falls - the world-famous waterfall.
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Paraná is the capital city of the Argentine province of Entre RÃos, located on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, opposite the city of Santa Fe, capital of the neighbouring Santa Fe Province. The city has a population of 237,968 ().
Paraná is not only the head of the provincial government, but also an important river port for the transshipment of cereals, cattle, fish, and lumber from the surrounding region. The principal industries installed are the manufacture of cement, furniture, and ceramics.
The centre of the city gathers colonial churches, European styles such as that of the 3 de Febrero Theatre or the Government House, the mixed styles of the city's Cathedral, and modern towers like those near the Parque Urquiza park.
The city is connected to the city of Santa Fe on the other side of the Entre RÃos by the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel inaugurated in 1969.
The General Justo José de Urquiza Airport (IATA PRA) at coordinates is 7.5 kilometres from the city, and services regular flights to Buenos Aires.
History
During the 16th century, inhabitants of the city of Santa Fe settled also at the other side of the Paraná River. Known as de la otra Banda del Paraná ("from the other side of the Paraná") and Baxada del Paraná ("Ford of the Paraná"), the settlement never had an official foundation, and it slowly grew as a satellite town of Santa Fe.
On October 23 1730 the local chapel was granted by the clerical authorities in Buenos Aires the status of parish church; that date was adopted as the beginning of the official history of the town.
In 1813 it achieved status of village, and in 1822 it was named capital of the territory of the present province. Between 1854 and 1861 it was the capital of the Confederación Argentina ("Argentine Confederation") during the rule of the local caudillo Justo José de Urquiza, that gave the city a rapid growth. In 1883 it regained its title of capital of the province.
In 1994 Paraná hosted the...
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| Buenos Aires City Tour |
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This tour allows you to discover all the magic of Argentina's capital city. This orientation tour of Buenos Aires is perfect for any first time visitor to the area.
The tour includes the magnificent Recoleta and Palermo neighborhoods, with the beauty of their parks and buildings, the Colon Theater, one of the five most important opera theaters of the world, Mayo Square, the Cathedral, the traditional Mayo Avenue, the Congress Square, and many other buildings and palaces of special architectural, historical and cultural value.
Your tour continues with a visit to the old San Telmo, residence of the 'portena' aristocracy until the end of the XIX century, Caminito Street in La Boca - a colorful neighborhood of Italian immigrants, and the recently recycled area of Puerto Madero. On Sundays the tour includes a stop over at the San Telmo fair.
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| Buenos Aires by Bike |
4.5 hours |
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A guided excursion around Buenos Aires by bike includes a conceptual trip of urban interpretations, with historical and anecdotal information.
The trip includes traditional urban landscapes and places unvisited by most tourists. You'll have the opportunity to feel the pulse of the social and cultural intimacy of every place. Far from being just a spectator of the city you'll have the chance to live the sounds, smells and rhythms of Buenos Aires.
Your guides are fun people with a solid background. They are the ones responsible for your safety in each tour. They will also provide all necessary equipment: bikes, safety items - helmets and buoys, food and drinks. To enjoy this trip, all you have to bring is yourself!
There are two routes available, 'South Tour' and 'North Tour'. You must select which route you wish to take at time of booking.
South Tour: Puerto Madero, Ecologic Reserve, 'Costanera Sur', La Boca, San Telmo and Plaza de Mayo Square
North Tour: Retiro, Thays Park, Barrio Parque Neighbourhood (near Palermo), Palermo Woods, Palermo neighbourhood and Recoleta neighbourhood.
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| Buenos Aires by Night - Tango Show |
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The night life in Buenos Aires is famous worldwide because of all the variety of entertainment it has to offer to its residents as well as to visitors. A night out in Buenos Aires is next to none in entertainment value and variety, there is something for everyone, all in a safe and vibrant environment.
Enjoy a TANGO show that will contribute to make your stay in this magical city unforgettable.
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