South GuideThe South is the southernmost region of Brazil. Its attractions range from the historic jesuit ruins of Missões to the excellent beaches of Santa Catarina and the unmissable Iguaçu Falls. HotelsFind hotels in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianopolis, Blumenau, Foz do Iguacu and more. CuritibaCuritiba is the capital of Paraná, Brazil. If you're heading for Iguaçu Falls from Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, it's worth stopping by for a day or two. Porto AlegrePorto Alegre is the capital city of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state in Brazil. FlorianopolisFlorianopolis is the capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Half of the city is on the mainland of Brazil while the other half is on the Santa Catarina Island. ParanáParaná is a state in southern Brazil. With its strong northern European heritage, its culture is probably unlike most foreigners' image of Brazil. Rio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and borders Uruguay and Argentina. Santa CatarinaSanta Catarina is a state in the southern region of Brazil. It is situated between Parana and Rio Grande do Sul.