A century of love for the Falls!
A life dedicated to family, the city and a lot of affection for the Falls
Laura Alves da Silva, pioneer of the Christian Congregation in Foz do Iguaçu, passes away
The musician and her husband arrived in the city in 1953; the couple brought a Pentecostal Christian church to the municipality.
The Cemetery Restorer – VIDEO
He restores metal crowns from tombs. The skill came from the family inheritance.
Eliodora Gonzales: “It’s a sacrifice to earn a living for the day” – VIDEO
Resident of Puerto Franco, saleswoman Eliodora Gonzales crosses the border daily to work in Foz do Iguaçu.
Francisca Fernandez Coronel and her “little corner of Paraguay in the center of Foz do Iguaçu” – VIDEO
Dona Francisca Fernandez Coronel raised ten children with the money from the sale of natural products from Paraguay in the center of Foz do Iguaçu.
Guilhermina Pastorello, the poet of the Falls, mother of 11 children
There are many memories: "We used to bathe in the Porto Canoas region. Afterwards, we would have picnics, barbecues and get-togethers on important dates, such as Mother's Day."
Betinho Holler, a sports activist in Foz do Iguaçu
Despite the madness of the time, the only thing that got Betinho's mind going was sports. It was at his insistence that his father brought the first "heavy ball" from Foz, in 1962.
Dona Maria Úrsula de Oliveira, a successful entrepreneur who conquered the city with her recipes
After her delicacies became popular with people, she opened her first store when she was 60 years old: Confeitaria Marias & Maria.
And there goes the last Commander…
With the same pioneering spirit as his father, Laurindo Ortega knew how to take advantage of the golden years of tourism on the border in the 80s like no one else.
Dr. Renato Gonçalves dos Santos, one of the pioneers of dentistry in the triple border region
The other day I had the honor of talking to Dr. Renato dos Santos, the nicest guy in Curitiba. He has an incredible charm and friendliness that wins everyone over. He is...
Vidas do Iguaçu features the residents of Foz do Iguaçu, whether anonymous or famous, and their experiences and trajectories.
