Morretes Attractions 
Morretes
16km/10mi south-west of Antonina, on the banks of the Rio Nhundiaquara, is the little town of Morretes (pop. 15,000), founded in 1721. It has preserved several buildings of earlier centuries and the churches of Nossa Senhora do Porto and São Benedito.
16km/10mi south-west of Antonina, on the banks of the Rio Nhundiaquara, is the little town of Morretes (pop. 15,000), founded in 1721. It has preserved several buildings of earlier centuries and the churches of Nossa Senhora do Porto and São Benedito.
Marumbi Park
Marumbi Park
7km/4.5mi beyond this, on the banks of the river, is Marumbi Park. 9km/5.6mi away, on the road to América de Cima, is the Parque da Pedra Preta ("Park of the Black Stone").
7km/4.5mi beyond this, on the banks of the river, is Marumbi Park. 9km/5.6mi away, on the road to América de Cima, is the Parque da Pedra Preta ("Park of the Black Stone").
Agricultural Institute
Agricultural Institute
The former railway station now houses the Agricultural Institute of Paraná state, which carries out experiments in the growing of tropical plants. The complex also includes a weather station and a lake.
The former railway station now houses the Agricultural Institute of Paraná state, which carries out experiments in the growing of tropical plants. The complex also includes a weather station and a lake.
Sugar-Cane Plantation
Sugar- Cane Plantation
6km/4mi from the Morretes town center is the old sugar-cane plantation of Santa Lúcia (open to visitors).
6km/4mi from the Morretes town center is the old sugar-cane plantation of Santa Lúcia (open to visitors).
