Brazil

Curitiba has long been a Sister City of Orlando, established in 1996.  The capital of the southern state of Paraná, Curitiba has been designated the Environmental Center of Mercosur and the Software Capital of Brazil.  Curitiba is a great example of a city that has embraced urban planning and comprehensive transit systems.  With visionary leaders and a creative, industrious workforce, Curitiba has much in common with Orlando, including a central park with swan boats!