Morretes

By train
Serra Verde Express

(http://www.serraverdeexpr...). One of the few opportunities for train travel in Brazil, this train offers fantastic scenery as it meanders its way down in elevation through the Mata Atlântica. The ride from Curitiba costs $R39, departing at 8:15AM and arriving in Morretes at 11:15PM. From Paranaguá, there is service on weekends and holidays, departing at 2PM and arriving in Morretes one hour later for R$15.

By bus
By bus

There are scheduled bus services from Curitiba. Buses between Curitiba and Morretes take different routes. One of those routes goes through the Mata Atlântico and offers fantastic scenery similar to the train ride.