Paraty - A Colonial Village - A National Patrimony 4 days

The small coastal village of Parati is a virtual museum within a tropical paradise. It is located 125 miles (78mi.) southeast of Rio and possesses one of the finest "collections" of classical 18th century Portuguese colonial buildings. In the early 1700's Parati was a major gold shipping port. Most of the gold from the inland province of Minas Gerais was transported over mountains to Parati and then shipped to Portugal. With the advent of the construction of a new road linking central Minas Gerais to the Atlantic coast to where now is the State of Espirito Santo, the town quickly went into decline. Today it has become a major international destination for sophisticated tourists seeking sunshine and spectacular beaches (including snorkeling and scuba) all within a classical architectural setting. Automobile traffic is forbidden inside the city in order to preserve the tranquil ambience.

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Program Summary

Day 1
Depart from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty on regular transfer (08:30; 10:30; 12:30). Arrival and check into pousada Porto Imperial
Lunch and dinner at your own. Overnight at Porto Imperial Pousada.

Day 2
Breakfast at the pousada breakfast hall. Departure at 09:30h for a half-day schooner tour.
The tour makes four stops with about 40 minutes in each place, being one of them for optional lunching aboard. Tour includes tropical fruits onboard.
Dinner at your own. Overnight at the Porto Imperial Pousada.

Day 3
Breakfast. Day free for optional tours. Overnight.

Day 4
Regular transfer (08:30/12:30/02:00) back to Rio de Janeiro.
End of services.

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 1 traveler
Guide Language:	English. Other language upon request
Level:	Easy Level Ecotourism
Included:	All activities mentioned; Regular transfer Rio/Parati/Rio; 3 overnights at Porto Imperial pousada or similar; breakfasts at the pousada; Regular schooner boat tour
Not Included:	Insurance of any kind; bilingual guide; any extra services
Personal Gear:	Tennis shoes, bathing suits, comfortable clothes, hat, sunscreen, light coat (May-Aug).