Beautiful colonial city, located in a archipelago region with more than 100 islands, considered a National and World Historical Monument, it preserves until today its countless natural and architectural charms.
Explore on foot the historical Center of Paraty, free of cars , and you will travel back in time, where walking has to be done in a leisurely pace due to the irregular rounded cobblestone pavement of its streets. The construction of its old housing and churches reflect a certain style of that time and the mysterious masonry symbols which decorate its walls, lead our imagination back to the old times of Brazil. The prohibition of motorized vehicles in the Center certainly adds to this feeling of a "time travel".

The village was founded in 1667 around the Church of "Nossa Senhora dos Remedios", its patron saint.
Paraty (sometimes spelled "Parati") had a significant economic importance due to its sugar cane mills (it used to have over 250 distilleries), and the name "paraty" was at a certain time synonym of a very good sugar cane rum.

Paraty is considered, wrongfully, a city that can be seen in one day. The unaware tourists think that its attractions concentrate only in the Historical Center with its preserved colonial architecture. This is, doubtlessly, one of its great enchantments, but Paraty hides a natural unmatchable beauty.

The Paraty Bay, with its still wild beaches and islands is one of the most beautiful places in the Brazilian coastline. Its clear and calm waters, full of colorful fishes are an invitation for a good dive that you cannot refuse. Doubtless, this is a tour that pleases everyone, from all ages and styles. From big schooners to small trawlboats, there are many options to enjoy Paraty. Diving and fishing are common activities among the tourists.

After enjoying the intense sea, nothing is better than visit the waterfalls which exist in the way to the mountain ridge: Pedra Branca, Tobogã, Corisco and many other spots where the river invites us for a refreshing bath. In these courses it is possible to make a stop at the ancient alembics to get to know the traditional process of making and of course tasting the famous Brazilian sugarcane drink, "the pinga."

PARATY BY NIGHT
After so many tours, evenings and nights are moments to enjoy the Historical Center. Walk calmly through all the small streets, observe each house with its colonial architecture. "How many history these windows may hide..."

Visit the historical buildings, such as the House of Culture with its painting collection and the programme of events and exhibitions.
Have fun in a street show or having your caricature drawn; go in every shop and take some of the beauty of Paraty through the local craftsmanship.

"Refuel" yourself in one of the good restaurants of the city and enjoy some live music in one of the bars.
Reserve night to watch the puppet show.
Paraty has became one important cultural and artistic point, concentrating a great numbers of ateliers of artists. Don't forget to see the different artistic expressions that exist in the city.
Inform yourself if there is a traditional party in the city. These events are very lively and generally have food stand, shows with the local band Santa Cecilia and of the "cirandeiros". The true cultural expression still preserved that one can find in Paraty is a rare opportunity to have fun and to know our roots better.
Fill your eyes with beauty by visiting the permanent bromeliaceae exhibition in the Flora Paraty (next to the road junction).