Cute Little Towns That Ooze Charm
| July 28, 2017
4. Paraty – Brazil
If you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro and have time to spare, make sure to travel down south to charming colonial Paraty. Paraty was part of the Brazilian gold trail and it was an important harbor for exporting the precious mineral to Portugal.
You’ll fall in love with the historic center boasting Portuguese imperial architecture and cobbled streets, where no cars are allowed – only pedestrians, bikes, and horses. From there you can take boat trips to nearby islands or taste local cachaças, the famous Brazilian spirit.
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