BEST FOR:
Founded in 1667, the charming city of Paraty, located 232 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, is an example of preservation of colonial architecture maintaining its 100% original historic center, preserved by the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) . The mud buildings are reflected in the waters of the sea and date back to the purest Portuguese colonial style.Come and be enchanted by the color of its houses, its cobbled streets, and discover the history of one of the most important cities in the gold cycle in Brazil.A city full of life and cultural and gastronomic festivals, this is Paraty!
WHEN TO GO:
HOW LONG
2 to 3 days
2 to 3 days
WEATHER
From December to March, the city is in its peak season for school holidays and the rainiest season that can affect the tours.You can enjoy autumn, spring and drier winter, with average temperatures around 22oC and its many festivals and events.
From December to March, the city is in its peak season for school holidays and the rainiest season that can affect the tours.You can enjoy autumn, spring and drier winter, with average temperatures around 22oC and its many festivals and events.
WHAT TO DO:
A guided tour of the historic center to go back to the times of the colony and get to know the details of each symbol in the buildings, the reports of important historical passages in Brazil reflected in its architecture.For adventurers, Paraty is part of Estrada Real, the largest tourist route in the country (1630 km, covering three states – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) and is also part of the Serra da Bocaina National Park, a nature reserve of 110 thousand acres to enjoy various landscapes and species of fauna and flora characteristic of the Atlantic Forest.It is also known for its diving sites, located within the Ilha Grande bay, with calm waters all year round and several dive sites, shipwrecks and lots of marine life.And for those looking for even more culture, Paraty receives the famous International Literary Festival (Flip) between June and July.
A guided tour of the historic center to go back to the times of the colony and get to know the details of each symbol in the buildings, the reports of important historical passages in Brazil reflected in its architecture.For adventurers, Paraty is part of Estrada Real, the largest tourist route in the country (1630 km, covering three states – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) and is also part of the Serra da Bocaina National Park, a nature reserve of 110 thousand acres to enjoy various landscapes and species of fauna and flora characteristic of the Atlantic Forest.It is also known for its diving sites, located within the Ilha Grande bay, with calm waters all year round and several dive sites, shipwrecks and lots of marine life.And for those looking for even more culture, Paraty receives the famous International Literary Festival (Flip) between June and July.
WHERE TO STAY:
To get into the city’s atmosphere and in this architectural and historic itinerary, an excellent option is the traditional Pousada do Sandi. The historic building is located in the center of Paraty, and its differential is the impeccable service, in a typical Portuguese colonial mansion.It has a tropical decoration, with works by local artists and a cinematic decoration, which includes a beautiful 35 mm projector, original handwritten letters from Rita Hayworth to Jack Warner and souvenirs from Alfred Hitchcock.It is also possible to enjoy nature on a private beach house surrounded by exclusive services, including a speedboat to travel to Paraty, just 10 minutes away.
To get into the city’s atmosphere and in this architectural and historic itinerary, an excellent option is the traditional Pousada do Sandi. The historic building is located in the center of Paraty, and its differential is the impeccable service, in a typical Portuguese colonial mansion.It has a tropical decoration, with works by local artists and a cinematic decoration, which includes a beautiful 35 mm projector, original handwritten letters from Rita Hayworth to Jack Warner and souvenirs from Alfred Hitchcock.It is also possible to enjoy nature on a private beach house surrounded by exclusive services, including a speedboat to travel to Paraty, just 10 minutes away.
LET´S START PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY