Atelier Caminho do Ouro
Overview
History of this Location
This trail was originally used by the Guaiana Indians in the 18th century. It was also the best route to move gold found in Mina Gerais to the port of Paraty, where it would be taken to Portugal by boat. In the 19th century, it was used to transport coffee. When rail transport was established in 1888, the road was abandoned. It is now a historic feature of Brazil's national park system. Hiking and horseback riding are easily accessible to visitors.
Sustainable Features
This road is a historic, scenic destination that is open to the public and may be used for guided tours. It is a protected national forest. There is an entrance fee. There are tour guides and materials for self-guided tours.
Location:
Comments
Connections
- Paraty
-
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Paraty
- Trent HillsCanada
- United States
- Brazil
- United States
- Saline
- YarmouthCanada
- RichmondUnited States
- United States
- United States
- 宇治市Japan
- DubuqueUnited States
- United States
- GravenhurstCanada
- New York
- United States
- Cluj NapocaRomania
- Harkers IslandUnited States
- taoyuan countyTaiwan
- MontclairUnited States
- MontclairUnited States
- MontclairUnited States
- Brazil
- BedfordUnited States
- Long Island City
- MontclairUnited States
Multimedia
Impacts
No impacts have been left for this site yet - be the first!