Portly fisherman relaxing on boat, Paraty harbour, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, South America.

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Paraty (or Parati) is a colourful colonial port on the Costa Verde, a delighful stretch of coastline dotted with small coves, tropical islands and fishing villages and backed by lush green Mata Atlantica rainforest and the mountains of the Sierra da Bocaina. The city of Rio de Janeiro is just a 3 to 4 hour drive away.

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Location: The fishing jetty in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, South America
Photo credit: © Jon Crwys-Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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