fortune of Colonial Brazil. However, he was destitute at age 20 when he discovered the backwater in Paraíba, since the father's entire fortune spent seven years wandering in the backcountry with the famous Flag of Esmeraldas, which gave in tourmalines. Further interesting aspect of Paraíba do Sul store is the only known tomb of the remains of Tiradentes. In the village of Sebolas were exposed and interred in the cemetery of the farm's arm and left chest Hero. Today the site is a meadow where cattle graze. The Historical and Geographical Institute of the municipality suggests building up there, with the support of cultural foundations of the country, which calls Sebolas Historic Park. There are many other stories involving the city, born here and killed people linked to major historical figures in the arts, politics and literature, the first wife of Villa Lobos for example (which in many instances the composition of her husband was at her side fixing scores, since it was a great connoisseur of the art), and many other lesser known figures, who in one way or another participated in the construction of our civilization as we know it. In Paraíba do Sul where today there are many passes to Mary Smoke, tourist attraction of the city bridges, two for car traffic and one for train traffic. There are great beauties in the city in its rugged in rural geography, and many green areas inviting for a leisurely day, many hotels in and outside urban centers, waterfalls, spas and many other attractions, including a shrine visited every year by pilgrims. Paraíba do Sul played an important role in regional development, with its century-old bridge that crosses the river Paraíba been built by enthusiast Baron of Maua. Geography Located at 306 m altitude, Paraíba do Sul is located at latitude 22°09'43" south and longitude 43°17'34" west. It has an area of . The highest point in the municipality is the Stone of Stakeout, located in the district of Vila Salutaris, at about 700 m high. Because of the unique height, the stone was used by the pioneers to inspect the area around the city - hence the name Stone of Stakeout. Relief The peculiarities of the relief are the High Sierras of Dryland (858 m), Retiro (800 m) of Cavaru (700 m), Catete (535 m). The main soil types in the county latosssolo are red, red-yellow podzolic, red-yellow