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Municipality in South, Brazil
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Ponta Grossa is a city in the Campos Gerais region of Central Paraná. In 2020, the city was home to 306,000 people.
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Museu de Arqueologia
Museu Campos Gerais
Natural science and regional history museum. It also features a collection of items related to Brazilian participation in World War II.
Art deco-style theater built in the 1950s, with regular presentations of theatrical and musical productions.
Museu Época
Housed in a manor built in 1880, this museum contains various historical objects, including a collection of old coins, swords used in the Paraguayan War, radios, weapons, and old photos.
Popular lake formed by a dam on the Pitangui built in the 1940s. Good for fishing, swimming, and wind-surfing.
Considered one of the most beautiful sights in the region, this cavern once served as a refuge for the Jesuits. Inside the cave is a waterfall formed by the Quebra Perna River. To reach the location, it is necessary to walk about 1 km on the trail from the parking area.
Cachoeira da Mariquinha
At the end of a 30-min walk through the rural neighborhood of Itaiacoca.
Cânion do Rio São Jorge
The languid São Jorge rivers passes over bare rock, forming waterfalls. Legend says the Jesuit missionaries buried a treasure in the area, as they inhabited the Pitangui Farm, where the 300-year-old Santa Bárbara Chapel can be seen. Restaurant and simple bathroom facilities on site. Camping available.
Parque Estadual de Vila Velha
3122-hectare park with a range of sandstone formations reminiscent of medieval ruins, towers, castles, and various animals, sure to spark visitors' imaginations.
Pond of crystal-clear water and a perimeter of 690 m in peaceful surroundings.
the Wine Glass
Unique sandstone formation that is the symbol of the park.
A recreation in one of the prettiest areas of town, with natural swimming pools, a water tobaggan, lake for fishing and pedalboats, trails in the native woods, as well as camping. Snack bar, barbecue pits, and parking available.
Münchenfest
The largest festival in the state, drawing around 100,000 visitors annually for 10 days of national and international musical acts, German bands, food court and rides, and loads of draft beer.
Muffins and coffee and rice dishes and stuff.
Nice chops here, get your meat fix. Buffet.
Largest shopping center in the region, with around 230 stores, four movie screens, bowling alley, and a food court.
The city is served by the international airport in Curitiba, 120 km away.
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