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The South

The South Travel Guide

Expect the unexpected in the southern states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The climate is remarkably cooler (the highest elevations even get a couple of inches of snow every year) and the topography more varied than in the rest of Brazil. You're also just as likely to find people of German and Italian ancestry as Portuguese. And as Brazil's breadbasket, the Região Sul (southern region) has a standard of living comparable to that of many developed nations. More »

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Getting Around
Border Crossings at Foz do Iguaçu
Brazilian Wine

Places to Explore

Blumenau
Canela
Curitiba
Garopaba
Gramado
Iguaçu Falls
Ilha de Santa Catarina

Paranaguá
Parque Nacional dos Aparados da Serra
Porto Alegre
Porto Belo
São Miguel das Missões
Torres
Vale dos Vinhedos

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