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State of Parana · Brazil
You will have free time in Morretes to walk around the small town of Morretes. See the Nhundiaquara River, the Main Church, the fair with typical products, the colonial houses and the craft and local product stores.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Morretes, a town founded in 1733 that sits at the foot of the Serra do Mar mountains, along the banks of the Nhundiaquara River. Morretes is often called the 'Veneza Brasileira' or the Brazilian Venice, not because of…
Listen in the app2The Nhundiaquara River and the Iron Bridge
The life of Morretes revolves around the Rio Nhundiaquara. We stand now near the historic Ponte Metálica, or the Iron Bridge. …
Listen in the app3The Historic Center and Colonial Architecture
Step off the bridge and into the Rua das Flores, the main pedestrian thoroughfare of the historic center. This street is lined with exceptionally well-preserved houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. …
Listen in the app4The Barreado Gastronomy — Bah-hee-ah-doh
Morretes is the world capital of Barreado. While Antonina also claims it, the 'Barreado Experience' is the primary reason many people visit Morretes. …
Listen in the app5The Artisanal Market and Local Crafts
Near the main plaza, the Praça Rocha Pombo, you will find a vibrant market scene. Morretes is famous for its local crafts, particularly those made from banana fiber and wood. …
Listen in the app6The Serra Verde Express Station — Ser-rah Ver-day
A short walk from the center takes us to the Morretes Train Station. This is the destination for the Serra Verde Express, one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. …
Listen in the app7The Central Camping and Rural Life
Just a kilometer from the bustling tourist center, the landscape of Morretes becomes quiet and pastoral. This is the area of the Central Camping and small rural estates. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the afternoon light begins to soften, we find ourselves back by the Nhundiaquara River, perhaps with the taste of cachaça or banana candy still on our tongues. Morretes is a town that captures the heart through its simplicity…
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What is Morretes?
Morretes is a place in State of Parana · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Parana · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -25.4790, -48.8317 |
| Last updated |