A visit to Paraty, Brazil

History, beauty, and stew on Brazil’s coast (boston.com): "When North Americans visit this country, they usually come to see Rio’s famous beaches or to conduct business in São Paulo. Few visit this enchanting colonial town, a National Historic Site that lies on the coast between them (205 miles from São Paulo, 154 from Rio). Founded in 1667, Paraty (pronounced par-ah-CHEE) served as an important port for shipping gold to Portugal. Now it is best known for the approximately 300 beaches and 65 islands nearby."

The author includes some recommendations for lodgings and restaurants plus brief descriptions of places to see and things to do in
Paraty in the Southeast Region of Brazil.