Dating from 1552, the Castelo was the first great Portuguese edifice in Brazil. Desperate to colonize, the king of Portugal granted lands to merchants, soldiers and aristocrats; a farmer named Garcia d’Ávila, endowed with this tract of land, chose this ocean-view plot for his home. Today, it’s an impressive ruin with sweeping views. It’s 7km outside of town – take a taxi.
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Castelo do Garcia d’Ávila

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