Day 8

 

Route for the day: Iguazu – Porto União. ?Drive beside the Iguazu River through the state of Paraná, where the standard of living is among the highest in Brazil. Overnight camping beside the Iguazu River.

Day 9

 

Route for the day: Porto União – Pomerode?. Drive to Santa Catarina state and the city of Blumenau, founded by German settlers. Visit and tour of the HANSA-FLEX branch in Blumenau. Continuing journey to Pomerode, reputedly the most German city in all Brazil. Evening meal together and hotel accommodation.

Day 10

 

Route for the day: Pomerode – Curitiba?. Along back roads that will make every off-road driver's heart beat faster, this leg leads to the vibrant, modern city of Curitibar. Visit to the local HANSA-FLEX branch. Evening meal together and hotel accommodation.

Day 11

 

Route for the day: Curitiba – Parati?. Drive to the Atlantic Coast and one of the oldest European settlements in Brazil, Cananéia (founded in 1531). Ferry crossing to the island of Ilha Comprida. Drive along the Atlantic Coast on the island's long, flat beach to one of the most attractive cities in Brazil, the colonial settlement Parati. Overnight accommodation in hotel.