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Curitiba has long garnered praise for being one of the world’s best models of urban planning. The capital of Paraná has developed an excellent (and much studied) public transit system, created effective recycling initiatives and transformed urban spaces into parks, all the while promoting environmentally sustainable design long before it was fashionable.
When meeting Brazilians: one kiss on each cheek for ladies (start at the left- her right); a handshake between men. The same holds true when bidding goodbye.
Brazil’s Vitoria Regia or Amazon Lily is the world’s largest water lily, having leaves up to 3 meters in diameter! Brazilian Amazon legend holds that, centuries ago, a young native girl, by the name of Neca-Neca, sought to be with the moon who was believed to be a warrior god. One night she saw the moon’s reflection in the river and jumped in the water to never be seen again. The moon, out of sorrow, created this large, fragrant flower in her memory.

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