Fisherman in Ilha do Mel- photo by Priscila Foronel

Ilha do Mel- Paranagua Bay – photo by Priscila Forone

Ilha do Mel Trails

Aerial View of Ilha do Mel- photo by Priscila Forone

Fortress at Ilha do Mel – photo by Priscila Forone

Aerial View of Ilha do Mel’s Lighthouse – photo by Priscila Forone

Train Journey through Serra do Mar

Completed in 1885 the Curitiba- Paranagua  railway line is still a testimony of great  engineering and doubtless the most remarkable train journey in Brazil. On the way you will have fantastic views of the lush Serra do Mar, covered by Atlantic Rainforest. Stop in Morretes for a quick visit of this charming colonial town and typical Barreado lunch. Then continue to Ilha do Mel, a car-free picturesque island in Paranaguá bay. Outside summer holidays is a great place to unwind, while enjoying the simple pleasures of life.