Paraty: Amazing Colonial Town
From the paradise island of Ilha Grande, we decided to head to the colonial city of Paraty, on the Costa Verde. Founded in the first half of the 17th century by Portuguese colonizers to serve as a transit harbour for the gold excavated in Minas Gerais, the old town was originally used as a fishing bay by Guaiana natives. Today, the Historical centre has been beautifully preserved to host local artists’ workshops, Cachaça emporiums and quirky little restaurants. If you are in