Antonina

Antonina
The small city of Antonina, which today has a population of 20 thousand, had its economic heyday during the herbal tea cycle, which lasted until the first decades of the xx century. At that time, the Port of Barao de Tefe was the fourth largest in the country, but Is slid into decadence when the port activities were transferred to Paranagua. The economy in the region has improved recently.
Following the inauguration of the Ponta do Felix Port Terminal, which is most modem, refrigerated cargo terminal in Latin America.
Founded by the Portugueses in 1714, Antonina is bucolic place with and old world style about it, but even so, it Is popular with visitors who come to see narrow streets and enjoy the ecotourism options and alternatives and cultural events in the city. There is the hundred year old street.
Carnival and the winter festival, which brings together artists and enthusiastic from all over the country.
Antonina has some nice options for those who love ecology and ecotourism, like Rafting on the river Cachoeira or Trekking up to the Peak of Parana, which qt 1877 meters is the highest in the southern region