Paranagua Attractions
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Paranaguá
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Paranaguá, 90km/56mi east of Curitiba in Paranaguá Bay, is the oldest town in Paraná state, founded in 1648.
History
Gold was discovered in the Paranaguá area in 1646, and two years later the settlement was granted the status of a vila. In subsequent decades the town prospered, thanks to its strategic situation as the only gateway to the Paraná plateau. In the 18th century its political and economic importance declined because it lay off the routes on which cattle from the Gaúcho region and Santa Catarina were driven to the great trading center of Sorocaba and from there into Minas Gerais; but in spite of this its population in 1853 was almost as large as that of Curitiba.
characteristics
Paranaguá, 90km/56mi east of Curitiba in Paranaguá Bay, is the oldest town in Paraná state, founded in 1648.
History
Gold was discovered in the Paranaguá area in 1646, and two years later the settlement was granted the status of a vila. In subsequent decades the town prospered, thanks to its strategic situation as the only gateway to the Paraná plateau. In the 18th century its political and economic importance declined because it lay off the routes on which cattle from the Gaúcho region and Santa Catarina were driven to the great trading center of Sorocaba and from there into Minas Gerais; but in spite of this its population in 1853 was almost as large as that of Curitiba.
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Colonial Buildings
Two of Paranaguá most impressive colonial buildings are the 18th C Casa do Monsenhor Celso and the Palácio do Visconde de Nácar.
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Jesuit College
The 18th C Paranaguá Jesuit College is a fine example of colonial religious architecture. Of note are the escape tunnels that stretch for 3 km.
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Ilha do Mel
Ilha do Mel, literally meaning Honey Island, is a picturesque nature reserve. The Island is home to a fort, a lighthouse and an enchanted cave.
