The
historical city of Paraty with its cobble stone streets and churches
in a beautiful surrounding countryside was founded in 1667 and
grew big because of its many plantations of sugarcane. It even
got the fame of producing the best cachaca (local strong drink).
In the 18th century, during the golden fever Paraty was used as
an important port for the transportation of gold and precious
stones from the state of Minas Gerais to Portugal. However, constant
attacks of pirates obliged the port to be moved elsewhere, bringing
Parati in an economically isolated position. Only in the 70 when
the railroad Rio-Santos was constructed did Paraty receive visitors
again: this time they were tourists that come to admire the historical
city in a tropical paradise.
Pick
up in the morning from your hotel in Rio and transfer to Parati
(3 hours). Historical tour trough Parati and the possibility of
tour on Caminho de ouro (Golden road), the way over which gold
was transported from Minas Gerais. In the afternoon we head back
for Rio de Janeiro. We strongly advise you to spend at least 2
days in Parati, giving you a chance to do a boattour around its
wonderful tropical beaches.
The
historical city of Paraty with its cobble stone streets and churches
in a beautiful surrounding countryside was founded in 1667 and
grew big because of its many plantations of sugarcane. It even
got the fame of producing the best cachaca (local strong drink).
In the 18th century, during the golden fever Paraty was used as
an important port for the transportation of gold and precious
stones from the state of Minas Gerais to Portugal. However, constant
attacks of pirates obliged the port to be moved elsewhere, bringing
Parati in an economically isolated position. Only in the 70 when
the railroad Rio-Santos was constructed did Paraty receive visitors
again: this time they were tourists that come to admire the historical
city in a tropical paradise.
Pick
up in the morning from your hotel in Rio and transfer to Parati
(3 hours). Historical tour trough Parati and the possibility of
tour on Caminho de ouro (Golden road), the way over which gold
was transported from Minas Gerais. In the afternoon we head back
for Rio de Janeiro. We strongly advise you to spend at least 2
days in Parati, giving you a chance to do a boattour around its
wonderful tropical beaches.
