Excursion Serra verde express: spectacular rail journey tour at Paranagua

Embark on one of the world's most celebrated railway adventures through Brazil's majestic Serra do Mar mountain range. This engineering marvel, built in 1885, threads through nearly 68 mi / 110 km of pristine Atlantic Rainforest – a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere – connecting the highland city of Curitiba to the historic coastal town of Morretes.

During your four-hour journey, you'll traverse 13 bridges, pass through 30 tunnels, and witness 41 viaducts spanning deep gorges. The train descends nearly 3,280 ft / 1,000 m through Brazil's largest preserved stretch of Atlantic Rainforest, offering breathtaking panoramas from specially designed observation cars. As you wind through the Serra do Mar State Park, expert guides share insights about this remarkable ecosystem, home to thousands of rare and endemic species.

Your journey culminates in Morretes, an enchanting 18th-century colonial town nestled along the Nhundiaquara River. Here, savor the region's signature dish, Barreado – a traditional slow-cooked meat stew that's been perfected over centuries. Wander the historic center's cobblestone streets, where perfectly preserved Portuguese architecture tells tales of Brazil's colonial past.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: Serra do Mar Mountains, Atlantic Rainforest, Morretes

Note

Please note: This minimally active tour involves limited activity with 0.3 mi / 500 m of walking and some cobblestone streets in Morretes. Motor coaches to the train are not wheelchair accessible; guests with limited mobility must be able to enter/exit the vehicle independently. The train can accommodate wheelchairs via an elevator in one of the cars; all other guests will need to manage 3 steps to access the train car(s). Children of all ages are welcome to participate but are the responsibility of their guardian(s) at all times. Beverages, snacks, and a traditional Brazilian-style “barreado” lunch are provided; please notify the Shore Concierge in advance to determine if special dietary requests can be accommodated. Shopping for handicrafts and mementos is available in Morretes and on the train; credit card is the preferred method of payment as cash is not accepted. Light and comfortable clothing is recommended