Search Results for 'Paraty'
Sep17
Published by Asya in Cities, Europe, Hotels, Photos, Portugal, Restaurants, Urban Tourism
Once a palace of the influential Counts of Paraty today Hotel da Estrela is a small boutique hotel situated in the heart of historic Lisbon. Less than 10 minutes away you will find the park and Basilica of Estrela and Campo de Ourique with its traditional shops. Boasts a convenient location in a tranquil part of the city, the Estrela is thoroughly renovated and provides all modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
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Sep07
Published by iv in Arts, Brazil, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, South America, Walking
The colonial town of Parati is one of our favourite towns in Brazil: full of history and stunningly preserved, with uneven cobbled streets, colourfully painted houses, pretty churches and a rich artistic vibe. Casa Turquesa is a charming two-storey 18th century historic house located in the colonial centre of Paraty, half way in between Rio and Sao Paolo. Casa Turquesa, opened in May 2008, expresses owner Tete Etrusco’s eye for detail in its architecture, decorations and service.
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Jan29
Published by Asya in Brazil, Chillin, Cities, Design, Relaxing, South America, Urban Tourism
On a coastal island between Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro, this brilliant beach home provides an unparalleled experience of the breezy beach environment. Paraty House is located on the mountainside of one of the islands of the city of Paraty and Angra dos Reis.
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Jul16
Published by Asya in Brazil, Chillin, Cruise, Hiking, History, Kayaking, Photos, Relaxing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Surfing, Swimming, UNESCO, Walking
Paraty is a UNESCO designated fishing village located in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. The architecture of this village is a well preserved example of the colonial Portuguese period. Paraty is a very popular tourist destination because of its historic qualities, excellent restaurants and pousadas, and access to many pristine islands off its coast.
The cultural attractions in Paraty also include a cultural center with nice historic exhibitions, museums, a theatre, as well as a myriad of annual cultural and party events and festivals in Paraty.
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Jul16
Published by Asya in Brazil, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, South America, Swimming
Paraty is located in one of the biggest bays of the country, Ilha Grande, Brazil,with 1125Km2. It is divided into two parts – Paraty Bay and Angra dos Reis. The Paraty coast is well cut .With an extension of 180 Km, it has several inlets, peninsulas and islands, impeding the sea streams circulation. The medium amplitude of tides is 2 meters.
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Mar19
Published by misha in Adventure, Brazil, Eating, Hiking, Lodge, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories
There is an unwritten low that the most beautiful places are awkward to get to – the farther away, the more isolated, the better. Gite D’Indaiatiba is just such a place. Situated in rain forest between Sao Paulo and Rio, it is hidden in a dense vegetation at the end of a rocky, precarious dirt track 7 miles (12 km) away from the beachside of Paraty.
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Feb26
Published by misha in Adventure, Brazil, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, History, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
A stunning seventeenth-century colonial harbor town on Brazil‘s Costa Verde, Paraty is a perfectly preserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Paraty meaning ”river of fish” in the Tupi language, was founded in 1667. The town’s growth was based on its location at the end of the Gold Trail connecting Rio and Europe to the gold mines in Minas Gerais by the sea. Photo by: Rodrigo_Soldon
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Feb25
Published by misha in Adventure, Brazil, Chillin, Eating, Fishing, Hotels, Kayaking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Surfing, Swimming, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
On the edge of a small fishing village in the heart of a natural park, Picinguaba Pousada is a relaxing hotel in a former colonial mansion run by unpretentious Brazilian couple. It sits on the stunning Costa Verde (green coast), a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of spectacular landscapes. Photo by: Jacada Travel
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