'''Parana''' is a state in southern Brazil. With its strong northern European heritage, its culture is probably unlike most foreigners' image of Brazil.
Regions
Parana is commonly divided into the following regions:
Campos Gerais: this land of fields is close to Curitiba. Curious rocky formations and canyons near Vila Velha.
Centro - this central region attracts rural tourism.
Costa Norte: the north "coast" borders the State of Sao Paulo. Water sports, fishing and leisure.
Costa Oeste: the west "coast" has the Iguacu Falls and National Park, and the giant Itaipu power plant.
Curitiba - The metropolitan region contains the state's capital and its neighboring areas;
Litoral: the state's coast has several bays and mangroves, the mountains of Serra do Mar and its ''mata atlantica'' forests, as well as beaches and eco-tourism at Ilha do Mel
Vale do Iguacu: bordering the State of Santa Catarina, water sports on lake Itaipu.
Cities
Curitiba - the capital, known worldwide for its innovative urban planning.
Londrina
Maringa
Foz do Iguacu
Ponta Grossa
Campo Largo
Cascavel
Capitao Leonidas Marques
Prudentopolis
Other destinations
Iguacu Falls - the world-famous waterfall.
Iguacu National Park
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