city ​​paraty

From a trading post to national monument The foundation date for Paraty differs depending on the historian. Some say that in 1540/1560 there was already a small settlement devoted to Sao Roque in the Hill of Vila Velha (today called Morro do Forte); others mention 1597, when Martim Correa de Sá sets up an expedition against the Guaiana Indians in the Valley of Paraiba; others say 1600, when there was a settlement of "paulistas" from the "Capitania" of Sao Vale do Paraíba; Vicente ("Capitania", district - designation of the first administrative divisions of Brazil , a hereditary system which originated the settlements to explore the New Land and settle the people );

Rio das Ostras - Rio de Janeiro

Rio das ostras is A city located less than 30 km from  city Macaé and about 165 km from Rio de Janeiro. Rio das Ostras has just above 105 000 inhabitants and is a strongly growing city. A place of exuberant nature, sun and beaches. Here you can find 15 beaches and can choose between beaches with calm water for swimming or wilder with great waves for surfing. Rio das ostras is a bit cheaper than Buzios and with less tourists especially foreign tourists, so if you wish to meet Brazilian people this is a better option than Buzios. When people travel to Rio de Janeiro they usually visit Buzios or maybe Petropolis, but this is not a very common destination for many foreign tourists but a very charming city.

 What do they have and what can you do in Rio das Ostras?

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Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

 Overview of Petrópolis:

Petrópolis, in the mountain range known as Serra Fluminense, in Rio de Janeiro State, is a favourite getaway for Rio de Janeiro residents.
With cooler weather, historic buildings, plenty of ecotourism and adventure opportunities, and charming hotels, Petrópolis is the closest mountain resort around Rio and often thought of as part of a trio of towns that also includes Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo.
Sightseeing in Petrópolis is convenient as many of the city's attractions are in the historic downtown area. Surrounding districts - mainly Itaipava and Araras - abound in natural beauty and charming inns.Read More