As the capital city of the Brazilian state of Paraná, Curitiba Brazil has tripled in size through careful urban planning, within a span of 25 years. This largest and one of the most significant South Brazilian city is the principal economic, cultural and political center in South American continent.
Originally, Curitiba Brazil was a small village by the name of "Vila da Nossa Senhora da Luz dos Pinhais" (Our Lady of the Light in the Pine Forest), founded by Portuguese in 1693, who earned their livelihood through cattle breeding and trading. In the later stages, a number of European migrants like Ukrainians, Germans, Italians and Poles came to settle on the mainland areas from 1850 onwards, giving birth to diverse culture in Curitiba Brazil.
Curitiba Brazil is located on a 932 meters plateau region. Situated on 25°25'47?S latitude and 49°16'19?W longitude, the country is 105 km (65 miles) west of Paranaguá sea port.
The overall climatic condition of Curitiba Brazil is sub-tropical in nature, with considerable humidity. The 900 meters tableland elevation arrest considerable rainwater, offering the region a gentle and moist winter with average temperature varying between 0°C (32°F) to 13°C (57°F) in the coolest months. The normal summer temperature remains around 21°C (70°F), rising slightly to 32ºC (90ºF) during hotter days.
Deriving its name from the Tupi words "Kurí tyba" meaning 'much pine', Curitiba Brazil housed roughly 1,757,904 "Curitibanos" (people from Curitiba) in 2005. The urban area consists of 26 municipalities inhabited by 3.2 million people. Afonso Pena International Airport offers worldwide travelers with smooth and efficient access by air to Curitiba Brazil.
With excellent transportation networks, the tourists visiting Curitiba Brazil can access the country's art and entertainment centers swiftly and efficiently. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Federal University of Paraná and the Botanical Garden of Curitiba are some of the most important tourist destinations which attract huge foreign travelers to the land, thereby making Curitiba Brazil famous as an international travel spot.
