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Population:
Approximately 95,000 people call Paranagua home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Paranagua Brazil: Warm days year-round. May through November offers temperatues in the 70°F/21°C while December through March offers temperatures in the 80°F/27°C.
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Paranagua withis the chief port of the state of Parana. It is also one of the main ports for exporting coffee. Founded in 1585 and located 268 km south of Santos, Parangua is on a lagoon 29 km from the open sea. It is approached via the Bay of Paranagua and is home to many picturesque islands. The fort of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres was built in 1767 on a nearby island, approximately 1 hour away by boat trip.
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Colegio dos Jesuitas:
Aa fine baroque building that has been converted into the Museum of Archaeology and Popular Art.
Curitiba by Train & Coach:
Just 60 miles away a journey, either by train or along the Graciosa Highway, offers a spectacular blend of mountainous scenery. This route offers views tha are breathtaking. From Marumbi Peak, you will witness a dazzling view of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a 3.5 hours trip via an exclusive train to the city of Curitiba. The Curitiba-Paranagua railroad, which dates back to 1885, is known worldwide as a masterpiece of engineering. The train passes through the hills, tunnels, forests, and deep canyons as well as along the cliffs that overhang the sea.
Other attractions here include a 17th
century fountain, the church of Sao Benedito and the shrine of Nossa Senhora do Rocio. Shopping and dining can be found at the waterfront.
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