PARATY – THE CHARMING OLD CITY

Paraty has more than 300 years of glorious history in Brazil, for a long time the old town used to be a very important port for the Portuguese that once colonized the country; the Gold coming from the mountains of Minas were sent to Europe in order to avoid the pirates and the merchants of Rio, because of that, Paraty became rich, many people from all over the World settled down there, the little village got big colonial houses owned by powerful barons and farmers. The city in that time was a very important trade point in the Colony and its geographic formation provided an excellent natural harbor, also because of its vast fields of Sugar Cane, Paraty became famous for their spectacular Cachaça. Until today Paraty has the best cachaças in the country.

Among famous barroc and colonial destinations in Latin America such as Colonia del Sacramanento in Uruguay; Taxco in Mexico; Antigua in Guatemala; Cuzco in Peru or even the brazilian historical towns such Ouro Preto. Tiradentes, Mariana, and the coast old cities like São Luis and Olinda. Paraty gives the visitor HISTORY, CULTURE, BEACH ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURE.

Paraty since its beginning had the power to make people fascinated about its spirit, the cobble stone streets, the old corners, the music coming from the bars, the children playing in the main square, the church bells, the pleasant ocean breeze and the slow rhythm of the city, absolutely untouched over the years. And not only for that….

PARATY has green mountains,,delightful mountains with full of natural secrets such as impressive waterfalls in the jungle, very old coffee and sugar cane farms, families who are taking care of these amazing properties over many generations.

Going to Paraty you will be placed in the past of Brazil, you will be surrounded by absolutely gorgeous islands and desert beaches, and you will feel like a nature ranger strolling around greeny paths and you will see the real taste of a native environment away from tourist. The city now is famous world wide but it still holds lots of nice secrets that will make your trip unique.

This fantastic shelter is just 3 hours drive from Rio in the South of the State. At least you will have to spend 2 nights to see this barroc city enterily, one day to see the the historical spots and some of the woods and the other day to explore its fabulous islands!

Coming to Paraty is like having a package of 4.The city itself, the mountains of Serra da Bocaina in Cunha, the wild and ever green beaches of Trindade and the mysterious islands of this spectacular Bay.

TOUR GUIDE FEES: 100 AMERICAN DOLLARS – FULL DAY FOR 2 PEOPLE
160 AMERICAN DOLLARS – FULL DAY FOR 3 AND 4 PEOPLE.

TRANSPORTATION COSTS – 300 AMERICAN DOLLARS – ROUND TRIP