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paraty (dest)
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ParatyLocated on the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, Paraty is a very typical colonial city. Because of the beauty of the town and of the magnificence of the coast in this region, Paraty is a popular tourist area. Paraty has kept the charm of its colonial past. The architecture of the city has not changed for 300 years: paved streets, baroque churches, colonial houses... In fact, after the discovery of gold in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Paraty became the export haven of gold for Portugal. Thus, the city grew quickly and became very rich. However, eventually the gold trade moved from Paraty to Rio. Since then, Paraty has been out of the mainstream, that is why it did not change for centuries. The natural site of Paraty is also pleasant: the town is located in a bay and surrounded by woody hills. Numerous beaches and islands attract tourism.
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