Curitiba trip planner

The word "Brazil" isn't often mentioned in the same breath as "excellent urban planning"--except in Curitiba. In fact, one of the major pleasures of a Curitiba vacation is how efficiently the city works, with well-integrated green spaces, an emphasis on recycling and sustainability, a pedestrianized central street that brims with energy, and excellent public transport. In 1974 the city opened the world's first rapid bus transit system, in which separate "tunnels" for buses minimized their impact on traffic. In keeping with the forward-thinking "Ecological Capital of Brazil," most of the attractions in Curitiba showcase modern, rather than historical, architecture. Curitiba is in State of Parana (PR). Take a peek at our international travel planner: Curitiba and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.