{"id":75966,"date":"2020-05-14T21:41:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T00:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/?p=75966"},"modified":"2026-01-20T21:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:42:36","slug":"cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"Smaller Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How amazing it was when we could just get on a plane and travel around the world? Obviously, traveling to Brazil is off the table at the moment. However, when everything is back to normal, Caminhos has some great tips on smaller cities to visit near Rio de Janeiro. We know you are thinking about where you are going next when we are allowed to travel again. We all are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;While we wait, how about learning more about stunning small towns close to Rio de Janeiro to visit after the coronavirus lockdown?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;But before we get to the list, check this post on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-going-to-rio-de-janeiro\/\">Things You Need To Know Before Going To Rio de Janeiro<\/a>&nbsp;and make your future trip even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#Metropolitan_Area_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Metropolitan Area \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#1_Niteroi\" >1. Niter\u00f3i<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#Mountains_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Mountains \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#2_Nova_Friburgo\" >2. Nova Friburgo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#3_Petropolis\" >3. Petr\u00f3polis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#4_Teresopolis\" >4. Teres\u00f3polis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#Lakes_Region_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Lakes Region \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#5_Buzios\" >5. B\u00fazios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#6_Cabo_Frio\" >6. Cabo Frio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#7_Arraial_do_Cabo\" >7. Arraial do Cabo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#Green_Coast_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Green Coast \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#8_Angra_dos_Reis\" >8. Angra dos Reis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/#9_Paraty\" >9. Paraty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metropolitan_Area_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Metropolitan Area \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Niteroi\"><\/span>1. Niter\u00f3i<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/niteroi-smaller-cities-near-rio-de-janeiro-nearby.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/niteroi-smaller-cities-near-rio-de-janeiro-nearby.jpg\" alt=\"niteroi smaller Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76712\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 13 km-bridge connects Niter\u00f3i and Rio de Janeiro, just across the Guanabara Bay. Even though the city is much smaller than Rio, it is still a big city, with an estimated population of over 500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to experience crossing the Rio-Niter\u00f3i Bridge, you can take the bus, taxi, or Uber. However, you can also take the ferry boat in Pra\u00e7a XV in Centro. The ferry boat trip is 15 minutes long and a good option during rush hours, when there\u2019s too much traffic at the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are visiting Rio de Janeiro, Niter\u00f3i is a great option for a day-trip.&nbsp;Check out a few tourist sights in Niter\u00f3i:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MAC: The Modern Art Museum designed by famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and the city\u2019s main landmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parque da Cidade: A public park surrounded by nature. It is a plateau, where people do paragliding and hang gliding. It has the most beautiful view of Rio. You can see most of Rio\u2019s landmarks from the top of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Itacoatiara: The most beautiful beach! This neighborhood in Niter\u00f3i is protected by the governments, so there are no tall buildings and not much traffic there. The nature rules and the beach is surrounded by mountains and trees. The main mountain, Cost\u00e3o de Itacoatiara, is a great spot for hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountains_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Mountains \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Nova_Friburgo\"><\/span>2. Nova Friburgo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nova-friburgo-cidades-para-visitar-perto-do-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nova-friburgo-cidades-para-visitar-perto-do-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"nova friburgo cidades para visitar perto do rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76715\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nova Friburgo is a small city in the mountains, home to Swiss and German descendants. It is the best option for eco-tourism and also culinary tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are public gardens, lots of hiking options, and waterfalls to visit while in Nova Friburgo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a perfect trip for a colder weekend, as the city is known for its much cooler weather. Nova Friburgo is 138 km away from Rio. It takes about 2 hours to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever visit Nova Friburgo, don\u2019t forget to stop by our eco-farm,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecocaminhos.com\/\">Eco Caminhos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eco Caminhos is an ecovillage in the middle of the beautiful mountains. We intend to become a self-sustaining community producing our own food, energy, and building materials, creating a healthy and active living environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Petropolis\"><\/span>3. Petr\u00f3polis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/petropolis-cities-near-rio-de-janeiro-nearby.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/petropolis-cities-near-rio-de-janeiro-nearby.jpg\" alt=\"petropolis cities near rio de janeiro nearby\" class=\"wp-image-76716\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Petr\u00f3polis is a city 1,800 meters above sea level and 70 km away from Rio de Janeiro. It is the Imperial city of Brazil, where Brazilian Emperors Dom Pedro I and Dom Pedro II used to spend their summer during the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is strong in tourism because of its landscaping, rivers, and landmarks. The city is also known for its underwear industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like Nova Friburgo, Petr\u00f3polis is a great option for eco-tourism, with great eco-resorts, state parks, rafting, and canoeing activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out a few tourist sights in Petr\u00f3polis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Crystal Palace: One of the main landmarks of Petr\u00f3polis. Opened in 1884, the palace now houses exhibitions and events, such as the Bauernfest every June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Imperial Museum: Home to the largest collection of the Brazilian Empire, the Imperial Museum in Petr\u00f3polis is an imposing neoclassical palace. It served as a summer palace for Emperor Dom Pedro II during summers in Brazil and converted into a museum in 1940. The museum holds about 300,000 historical items including furniture, clothes, documents, paintings, sculptures, and photographs that portray the 49 years of the Brazilian Empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Museu Casa de Santos Dumont: Home of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the famous inventor, and aviation pioneer. The museum now showcases some of his inventions, such as the right-feet-only staircase, alcohol-fueled heated shower, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bohemia Brewery: Visit the oldest beverage factory in Brazil, opened in 1853. Cervejaria Bohemia offers visitors a fun tour where you can learn about the story of the factory and its brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Teresopolis\"><\/span>4. Teres\u00f3polis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/teresopolis-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/teresopolis-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"teresopolis cidades pr\u00f3ximas ao rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76718\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teres\u00f3polis is a cute colonial city in the mountains. It is known for its ecotourism, especially because of Serra dos \u00d3rg\u00e3os National Park and its great waterfalls. The city is also famous among Cariocas for its clothes market, a huge open fair that sells good quality cheap clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teres\u00f3polis is 97 km away from Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakes_Region_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Lakes Region \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Buzios\"><\/span>5. B\u00fazios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buzios-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buzios-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"buzios cidades pr\u00f3ximas ao rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76719\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>B\u00fazios is 200 km away from Rio de Janeiro and has more than 20 different paradisiac beaches around its coast. Even though some companies offer day trips to B\u00fazios, the best thing is to spend two or three days there to enjoy all the different beaches. There are great boat tours to join, and the nightlife is also very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B\u00fazios is a small glamourous city, with everything there running around tourism. It is known as the Brazilian Saint Tropez, with luxurious restaurants and hotels. The most popular beaches are Gerib\u00e1, Jo\u00e3o Fernandes, Ferradura, Ferradurinha, Praia da Tartaruga, and Praia dos Ossos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cabo_Frio\"><\/span>6. Cabo Frio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cabo-frio-small-towns-near-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cabo-frio-small-towns-near-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"cabo frio small towns near rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76721\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabo Frio is one of the biggest cities in the Lakes Region (also called the Sun Coast), with a population of over 200,000. Still, the major economic activities in the city are tourism and fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabo Frio is 155 km away from Rio de Janeiro and is the only city outside Rio with its own Internation Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beaches in Cabo Frio are known for its clear blue water and sand dunes. You should visit all the main beaches in Cabo Frio, they are all amazing: Praia do Forte, Praia Brava, Per\u00f3, Ilha do Japon\u00eas, Praia das Dunas, S\u00e3o Bento, Praia do Foguete, Praia do Siqueira, and Praia das Conchas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Arraial_do_Cabo\"><\/span>7. Arraial do Cabo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/arraial-do-cabo-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/arraial-do-cabo-cidades-pr%C3%B3ximas-ao-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"arraial do cabo cidades pr\u00f3ximas ao rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76722\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People love to visit Arraial do Cabo to do scuba diving \u2014 the small town is famous for being the best diving spot in the state and one of the best in the country. Turquoise beaches and fine white sands are characteristics of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arraial do Cabo is a small city, so don\u2019t expect to find a great shopping area or amazing nightlife. Most people tend to stay in B\u00fazios or Cabo Frio and visit Arraial do Cabo for a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best places to visit in Arraial are Pontal do Atalaia, Praia do Forno, Praia do Farol, Praia Brava and Prainha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Coast_%E2%80%93_Cities_to_Visit_Near_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Green Coast \u2013 Cities to Visit Near Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Angra_dos_Reis\"><\/span>8. Angra dos Reis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ilha-grande-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ilha-grande-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"ilha grande rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76723\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Angra dos Reis has more than two thousand beaches and over 300 small islands on its coast. However, the best thing in Angra is definitely Ilha Grande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ilha Grande is two hours away from Rio de Janeiro. Little more than 3,000 people live there. It is a paradisiac island where cars are not welcome and the main commercial area is just a few streets in a calm village. Ilha Grande is a protected area \u2014 nature and vegetation there are breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are amazing boat tours for you to choose from and you will enjoy a few of the best beaches in the world, including Lopes Mendes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Paraty\"><\/span>9. Paraty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paraty-cidades-rio.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/paraty-cidades-rio.jpg\" alt=\"paraty cidades rio\" class=\"wp-image-76730\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paraty is a small colonial town with well-preserved buildings and cobblestone-paved pedestrian-only streets located 236 km away from Rio de Janeiro. Horses and carts are very common sights in Paraty and are frequently used all around the city. Much of the original architecture of Paraty has not changed for more than 250 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is also known for its beaches and mountains. Rising behind the town are tropical forests and waterfalls. More than 80% of its territory is protected by conservation units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 1700, Paraty became an export port for gold from Minas Gerais to Rio de Janeiro. That led to the construction of the Gold Trail (Caminho do Ouro), a 1,200 km stone road, which connected Paraty to Diamantina via Ouro Preto and Tiradentes. Two sections of the Gold Trail are now tourist destinations for hiking in Paraty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main event in Paraty is the International Literary Festival of Paraty (FLIP), held yearly in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another characteristic of Paraty is the flooded streets when the ocean tide is high. That\u2019s so common in the city that the houses were built about 30 cm above street level to prevent flooding. That makes Paraty known as the Brazilian Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/\">Study Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/\">Caminhos Language Centre<\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/our-group-courses\/\">Portuguese group classes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/private-classes\/\">private lessons<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\/private-classes\/online-portuguese\/\">Brazilian Portuguese online classes<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People who love traveling are always thinking about where they are going next. 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