Walking through the middle of Curitiba’s historic centre, there’s no chance of missing the city’s cathedral, Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, which dominates Praça Tiradentes. Built in 1876 in the Neo-Gothic style, the church features several stained-glass windows … Continue reading →

I’m not really a train aficionado but I loved the slow 3-hour Serra Verde “Express” train ride from Curitiba to Morretes, through what remains of the world’s Atlantic Rainforest, the 4% left in the southern part of Brazil, which the … Continue reading →

It’s one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Stretching for 2.7 kms and straddling the border with Argentina, the falls comprise hundreds of cascades, including the 80m tall Devil’s Throat. A fabulous walk this morning to revisit the beauty, power and … Continue reading →