Iguape Attractions
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Iguape
Iguape, founded in 1538 on the Ilha do Papagaio, lies 209km/130mi south-west of São Paulo and 82km/51mi north-east of Cananéia. The best way to reach the town is on BR 116 (São Paulo-Curitiba) to Biguá (147km/91mi), then 62km/39mi on SP 222.
Bus station
Praça São Benedito
History
Until the middle of the 16th century Iguape was a flourishing gold-diggers' settlement. The gold from round the Rio Ribeira do Iguape was cast into ingots in local foundries. The town's colonial buildings are protected as national monuments.
Iguape, founded in 1538 on the Ilha do Papagaio, lies 209km/130mi south-west of São Paulo and 82km/51mi north-east of Cananéia. The best way to reach the town is on BR 116 (São Paulo-Curitiba) to Biguá (147km/91mi), then 62km/39mi on SP 222.
Bus station
Praça São Benedito
History
Until the middle of the 16th century Iguape was a flourishing gold-diggers' settlement. The gold from round the Rio Ribeira do Iguape was cast into ingots in local foundries. The town's colonial buildings are protected as national monuments.
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