Morretes is a small historic city of the
Brazil
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ian state of
Paraná. It has a population of around 16,000 people. It is famous for its restaurants, especially a traditional dish called ''barreado''. It is also the home of many historical monuments.
History
Etymology
The name "Morretes" is a geographical reference to the ''morros'' (
Portuguese
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for "hills") that surround the city.
Geography
Morretes can be reached by road or by taking the historical
Serra Verde Express
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train from
Curitiba
Curitiba () is the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná (state), Paraná in Brazil. The city's population was 1,948,626 , making it the List of cities in Brazil by population, eighth most populous city in Brazil and the largest in ...
, or the touristic
Paranagua-Curitiba Railway.
Main sights
Overview
Saint Benedict's Church (Igreja de São Benedito): There are a lot of attractions in Morretes. One of them is the Saint Benedict's Church. In 1760, the Brotherhood of Saint Benedict was founded in Morretes. Between 1865 and 1895 the chapel and the cemetery were built, not without some difficulty, as the region was going through a period of economic decadence. Its architecture is composed of the simplest edified scheme of the religious tradition: nave, bell-tower and main chapel. Inside there are many images from different times, including one of the patron saint, the "glorious St. Benedict".
Old Bridge (Ponte Velha): A steel bridge over the Nhundiaquara river that gives access to restaurants like Madalozo. Pedestrians share space with cars, considering that there is just one lane.
Touristic Train (Trem Turístico): Leaving
Curitiba
Curitiba () is the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná (state), Paraná in Brazil. The city's population was 1,948,626 , making it the List of cities in Brazil by population, eighth most populous city in Brazil and the largest in ...
for
Paranaguá
Paranaguá (''Great Round Sea'', in Tupi) is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city. It is known for the Port of Paranaguá, which serves as both the sea link for Curitiba, to the west and the cap ...
, it passes through and stopping in Morretes. The train, which travels around 74 km between both Paraná's cities, consists of 18 wagons divided in three classes: economic, touristic and executive.
Marumbi Peak (Pico do Marumbi): Located in Paraná’s sea mountain, the state park of Marumbi remains covered in natural Brazilian Atlantic forest vegetation. Activities such as waterfall bathing, trail walking and climbing are done in this place.
Flower Street (Rua das Flores): The main street of Morretes, a boardwalk on the banks of the Nhundiaquara river with historic mansions such as the house where D. Pedro II slept, Marco Zero, fountain, restaurants and the city's first telegraph.
Conservation units
The municipality contains:
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Pico do Marumbi State Park
The Pico do Marumbi State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual Pico do Marumbi) is a State park in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
Location
The Pico do Marumbi State Park is in the municipality of Morretes, Paraná.
It has an area of .
It may be reached fr ...
, created in 1990
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Graciosa State Park
The Graciosa State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual da Graciosa) is a state park in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
It protects an area of dense rainforest in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Location
The Graciosa State Park is in the municipality of Morrete ...
, created in 1990
* 6% of the
Guaratuba Environmental Protection Area
The Guaratuba Environmental Protection Area ( pt, Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guaratuba) is an environmental protection area in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
Location
The Guaratuba Environmental Protection Area (APA) is divided between the ...
, created in 1992
* 61% of the
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
The Roberto Ribas Lange State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual Roberto Ribas Lange) is a State park in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
It protects an area holding remnants of Atlantic Forest.
Location
The Roberto Ribas Lange State Park is divided bet ...
, created in 1994
*
Pau Oco State Park
The Pau Oco State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual do Pau-Oco) is a State park (Brazil), state park in the state of Paraná (state), Paraná, Brazil.
It protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
The main attraction is the Salto da Fortuna, a waterfall.
Locat ...
, created in 1994
* About 19% of the
Guaricana National Park
The Guaricana National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional Guaricana) is a national park in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
It protects a mountainous area holding a remnant of Atlantic Forest.
Location
The Guaricana National Park covers parts of the munici ...
, created in 2014 to protect a mountainous area of Atlantic Forest
References
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External links
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Morretes official website
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Municipalities in Paraná