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The
peaceful city of Mangaratiba dates from the 17th Century.
At the start of
the l9th Centurv, stopped living just from the fishing of shrimp and
whales to become
an important point for exporting coffee and importing slaves.
Mangaratiba
lost some of its usefulness with the coming of the railways at the end of
the last century.
From the imposing architecture of the period, there are left a few mansions Iike
the
Solar,
near the Prefecture and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Guia.
There’s a lot to see on the road to Angra dos Reis.
Excursions leave
Mangaratiba for beautiful and mysterious Ilha Grande.
Along the shore une,
every crurve hides a surprise, a new enchantment.
The
tropical forest vegetation, hundreds of small beaches,
and a network of
islands make up the scenery.
The
waters are pure and clear.
The region favorsthe practice of almost
everv water sport. Spear fishing is just one attraction.
To beach your
sailboat on a semi wild beach is a privilege that anyone can attain.
There
are sailboats for rent in the town’s anchorage.
The whole area of
Mangaratiba is rich with fruits and several kinds of bananas.
Reserve a few days to discover the secrets of Mangaratiba and find out
why this
region needs to be carefully, ana lovingly, preserved. |