Visit Paraná onboard the first and only luxury train in Brazil, with two cars that reconstitute all the charm and glamour of the golden age of train travel. The Luxury Train promotes a nostalgic trip to the golden era of wealth, refinement and good taste, an unforgettable experience, both for the landscapes, and for the pleasure of being in its rich interior, with hardwood furniture and its thematic decoration with the best of Brazilian flora and fauna.

CITIES WHERE THE TRAIN PASSES BY

CURITIBA - MORRETES

Curitiba is the capital of the state of Paraná, where Serra Verde Express headquarters are and it is internationally recognized for providing differential treatment to socio-environmental issues. The effort to recycle garbage, dedication to environmental education, the record green area per capita of all the Brazilian capitals and the public transportation system, which is a  model for the world, make the city one of the most requested of the country as a destination for Brazilian and foreign tourists.

MORRETES

The city of Morretes was founded in 1721. It is in the middle of the Mountain Range of Paraná, between the capital and the coast. The bucolism of its routine, the pleasant climate, the options for ecotourism, the gastronomic attractions and historic buildings attract hundreds of citizens from Curitiba (Curitibanos) to the city every weekend. Morretes is being discovered by tourists who love nature and seek, through ecotourism, an interaction with the environment.

Piraquara, which means "fish burrow" in Tupi-Guarani, is part of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, capital of Paraná. The municipality is located in the Mountain Range of Paraná and has hundreds of springs that give rise to the Iguaçu River.

Situated on the second plateau of Paraná, in the region of Campos Gerais, Ponta Grossa is an outstanding place in the touristic scenario in the southern of Brazil. Important road and rail junction, the city has its roots in the “tropeirismo”, on the ethnic pluralism, the railroad stretches, historic symbols and historical landmarks still present in the urban scene of one of the most important Brazilian cities. Ponta Grossa has a complex of natural, historical and cultural attractions that show themselves in the middle of the Campos Gerais and provide visitors multiple opportunities for leisure, entertainment and tourism. The contrast of old and modern, the immensity and beauty of its nature and cultural movements are decisive factors in the recognition of the city as a touristic and cultural center of Brazil. Besides the quality of its hotel and gastronomic network, Ponta Grossa still offers an enjoyable evening with varied aspects that guarantee fun for everyone.

CASTRO

The great historical value of the city of Castro is portrayed through its historic center, its beautiful architecture from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, its great documentary file and also  through the pieces exhibited in museums and art exhibitions houses. One of its main attractions is the Memorial of the Dutch Immigration - Mill - (Castrolanda Cologne), which was built in 2001 celebrating 50 years of the Dutch immigrants arrival and which is considered the largest mill in Latin America. Another attraction of the city is the house of Sinhara, a place that portrays woman’s life at the time of “tropeirismo” in Castro, giving the visitor a true idea of that time. There is also the Tropeiro Museum located in the city's oldest house, which was created with the aim of rescuing and preserving the memory of “tropeirismo” and the economic cycle of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is considered the most important of its kind in the country.

IRATI

Irati’s region has a lot of places where nature predominates and shows all its beauty. From the urban area to the farthest natural corners, there are countless waterfalls that delight the eyes of those who visit them. The image of Nossa Senhora das Graças that is 22 meters high, considered the highest in the world and  also one of the main attractions of the city. It was erected in 1957, from 70 pieces carved by Ottaviano Papaiz, an artist of Campinas, São Paulo. Irati from the urban area to its interior has exuberant landscapes.

GUARAPUAVA

The city is located in the region called south-central of the state of Paraná, on the third plateau, also called the Plateau Guarapuava. Its location is privileged, as it is in the center of the state. Guarapuava is one of the coldest cities of Paraná, due to its altitude of over 1,100 meters, the mean maximum in January is only 26.9°C and in July, the minimum average is  8.5ºC. One of the main attractions of the city is the Lagoa das Lágrimas, natural formation found in the central area of the city and is now used as a leisure square, with pedal boats and jogging track.

CASCAVEL

Cascavel is a west coast Brazilian city, which has approximately  300,000 citizens and plays an important role in the Mercosul. The city is considered a university center with about 21,000 students in the 3rd grade. Cascavel is eminently a commercial city that seems modern. One of its main attractions is Nossa Senhora Aparecida Cathedral, Patroness of the City, which bears the name of the architect Gustavo Gama Monteiro and whose interior has works of the sculptor Dirceu Rosa. The fan shape of the church is intended to represent Nossa Senhora Aparecida’s mantle and crown. The roof slab is formed by 18 concrete pleated buds fixed to 18 columns. The bottom of the altar is adorned by a golden panel with sculptures of the Last Supper and Jesus Christ Crucified. In the Cathedral Square is the monument in honor of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, which was inaugurated in 1994.