Introducing Curitiba
Curitiba is not particularly sophisticated nor sexy, but its residents enjoy a quality of life unparalleled in other parts of the country. With the help of a vibrant local economy, the modern city has managed to preserve historic buildings and green space.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the city launched progressive incentives to get people out of their cars, lowering bus prices and improving service. The strategy worked: today it’s easier to get around Curitiba than any other large city in Brazil. The city has also taken innovative approaches to urban ills such as homelessness, pollution and poverty. To help bridge the technological divide, free internet access is provided at locations around the city.
It is not a beautiful city. However, it is pleasant to promenade along the pedestrian streets or circle the city on the Linha Turisma. The Museu Oscar Niemeyer is fascinating for anyone interested in contemporary art and architecture. The large university population injects a youthful energy and a vibrant music scene, which is on display after dark.
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