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 →

Created in 1939, the National Park is home to the largest semi-deciduous forest in Brazil, rich in biodiversity….jaguar, puma, caiman, harpy eagle…non of which we saw on the 9 km trail through the forest or on the boat ride on … Continue reading →