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What to do in Paraty in 1 day
Paraty is a charming historic city located on the southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, known for its cobblestone streets, colonial mansions,
See the Historic Center of Paraty from a completely different perspective and enjoy your trip even more! Learn about the city’s history and curiosities on our tour, as well as the fun facts that most people don’t know about, and get the best tips on what to do and where to eat on the Free City Tour Paraty!
Discover the city’s history and curiosities on our tour, the funny facts that most people don’t know about, and get the best tips on what to do and where to eat on the Free City Tour Paraty!
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Discover the history behind the wonderful colonial houses on a wonderful tour, led by experts. Our Free Walking Tour Paraty will show you all the hidden secrets of the charming historic center and you will feel like you have gone back 250 years in time!
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Rain or shine, our tours run as scheduled. There is no need to book tours to secure your spot. Our Free Walking Tour Paraty is the perfect introduction to the city, a great way to find your way through the city, and a price that fits in everyone’s pocket. The English tour starts at 10:30am and 5pm, Monday through Sunday, at Praça da Matriz (the main square in the historic center) in front of the main door of the Igreja da Matriz (green door) – you’ll get a lively insight into the history of Paraty!
Paraty has been considered a national monument by IPHAN (National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage) since 1958 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2019. The city became economically important for the country after the discovery of gold in Minas Gerais.
At the time, the main route that gold took before reaching Portugal was by land (Minas Gerais to Paraty) and sea (from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro, the country’s capital). This journey could take up to 30 days! In addition to gold, the slave trade itself and coffee, also known as black gold, were important products for Paraty’s local economy and prosperity.
The city has enjoyed almost two hundred years of splendor and progress. Large mansions built using the best architectural techniques by masons boasted marble, carved works, mosaics and French tiles.
Its large comedy theater always had European companies. The church speakers were renowned throughout the country, and commerce was carried out in more than 50 stores. Paraty had more than 400 houses, including 41 townhouses. To take care of this hub, the city had more than 5,000 enslaved people, not counting the ones in farms and sugar mills.
Today, the city’s main economic activity is tourism. Join our tour to discover much more about the city! Paraty will be much more enchanting to you after this two-hour walk!
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