this book contains the narrative of the tour guide during the train ride. it does not replace the ride, but adds content to it. it is also a prerequisite to all who have not yet made this trip and a reminder for those who have already been.  we are tour guides in love with the second most popular tourist attraction in the state of paraná, the train ride through the serra do mar! this tour is only less visited than the iguassu falls, which is the second most visited tourist attraction in brazil. the first is the city of rio de janeiro.  the ride comes from an agreement between serra verde express and all - america latina logistica. the railway is federal property, however, the administrator all allows the passenger train to run.