Caminho do Proença, Historical trail in Magé, Brazil.
The stone-paved Caminho do Proença connects Vila Inhomirim in Magé to the Secretário district in Petrópolis through Serra da Estrela mountain range.
Built in 1724 by wealthy farmer Bernardo Soares de Proença, this route reduced travel time between Rio de Janeiro and Vila Rica from fourteen to ten days.
The path forms part of Estrada Real, a network of colonial routes that connected mining regions to coastal ports for gold and diamond transportation.
The trail entrance is accessible from Magé, with multiple waterfalls and historic churches marking points along the stone-paved path.
The original irregular stone pavement from 1802, ordered by the Portuguese Crown, remains visible in several sections of the trail.
Location: Magé
GPS coordinates: -22.57065,-43.18799
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:53
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