🇧🇷 Curitiba 🌿 A Treat for My Eyes

Spent a weekend in Curitiba—finally made up for missing capybaras at USP! 🦫💚 ✨ First Impressions: If I had to describe it in one word—jardim (garden)! ❄️ Chilly but clean & safe, with European vibes and tons of Italian restaurants. 🚌 Transport: Bus from SP → Curitiba: ~6 hrs (traffic delays possible). Uber: Super convenient locally. 🏨 Stay: Booked Ibis near a shopping mall—decently central (but a bit far from the Botanical Garden). ⛲ Highlights: DAY 1 🌿 Parque Barigui (Free) Got up close with stinky giant capybaras! 😆 Huge urban park—full of joggers, dog walkers. Pro tip: Ask locals for directions to the lakeside capybara spot. 👁️ Museu Oscar Niemeyer ("The Eye Museum") Ticket: R$36 (adults). Mix of modern + traditional art—extremely Instagrammable! 📸🖼️ 🍵 Rua 24 Horas Visited a Taiwanese bubble tea shop—matcha pearls were chef’s kiss! 👌 (Skip souvenir shopping here—overpriced! Wait for the market below.) 🌺 Jardim Botânico de Curitiba (Free) A MUST-VISIT! Glasshouse + endless flowers/plants. 🌷🪴 Brazil’s eco-game is strong. 🍝 La Campesina (Italian) Surprise buffet-style (~R$90/person). Felt like Brazilian Saizeriya—hearty but heavy! 🧀 DAY 2 🛍️ Feira do Largo da Ordem Local-recommended market for souvenirs + crafts. Snack stalls + "Yiwu goods" (lol), but fun to explore! #BrazilTravel #CapybaraCuteness #CuritibaDiaries #GardenCity #EcoVibes #Wanderlust