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Municipality in South, Brazil
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Paranaguá is a port city in Paraná. The city preserves many of the oldest colonial remnants in Paraná. It also serves as a convenient departure point for Ilha do Mel.
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The road along the beach downtown holds the largest concentration of colonial remnants, including the Elfrida Lobo House, the Cecy House, the Monsenhor Celso House, and the former Customs House.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
It was built in 1677 and then demolished 22 years later, this hilltop church was reconstructed in 1955. 365 steps leading up to the church offer a charming view of the city and the sea.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Built by slaves in 1578, it was the first church in the state.
Igreja de São Benedito
Built by slaves between 1600 and 1650.
Casa Elfrida Lobo
Palácio Mathias Böhn
Built in the late 18th century and renovated in the late 19th.
Museu do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Paranaguá
Houses a collection of weapons, instruments, furniture, and other items dating from the 17th and 18th century.
Fonte Velha
Built in the 17th century to furnish water to the people, this fountain is among the oldest constructions in the city.
Santuário da Padroeira do Paraná
Finished in 1813.
Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia de Paranaguá
Installed in a former Jesuit college completed in 1755, this museum has a collection of archeological finds and items from indigenous peoples of the area.
Palácio Visconde de Nácar
Former governor's palace, constructed around 1840.
Specializes in the local version of barreado.
Local handicrafts.
Handicraft Market
A typical Brazilian municipal market with food items, handicrafts, household items, and a whole range of other items.
By boat
Paranagua is linked by passenger launch to Guaraqueçaba, Ilha do Mel, and Ilha do Superagui (part of Superagüi National Park).
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