some of the sites include a pedestal without a
bust (apparently the honoree was less than flattered by the
rendering), a 100+ year old tree
nicknamed 'fat maria', and a cannon that was only used to welcome
portuguese
king dom joão vi, who was particularly fond of the
island.
in fact, paquetá is rich of local legends, many
of them romantic in nature giving the island a reputation of the
perfect romantic getaway.
being an island, paquetá
is
ringed on all sides by beaches, and since
paquetá
has been
preserved as a haven of tranquility since colonial times, they
are among the least commercialized beaches around.