It is recommended that you take a trip to the south of the city of Rio de Janeiro,
because just 250 kilometers away, you will find a very different landscape:
an interesting colonial city, with a beautiful historic center and in the middle of
nature the famous Paraty.

Paraty History
This colonial city is considered a national historic monument. The years
passed more slowly in its historic center, where cars are not
permitted and where you see cobblestone streets, it is difficult to walk, even more so
in flip-flops and impeccable colonial architecture. Everything seems to lead to one
time travel to the 17th century, when the village began to spread across the
Our Lady of Remedies Church.

The foundation of Paraty dates back to 1667. As for its name, it has nothing to do with it.
see with “for you”, but it comes from a type of fish common in the waters of the place
which the Tupi Indians called parati. Until the beginning of the 19th century, Paraty was
the departure port of the well-known Gold Route and from there the metal of Minas Gerais
was shipped to Portugal. The grandeur of the place was well established
in the architecture that now forms the historic center.

What to see and do in the city of Paraty?
Not only for the architecture is it recommended that you go there, Paraty is
full of fun for all tastes.

Lots of cachaça
Sugarcane brandy, better known as cachaça, is another of the protagonists
from Paraty. In other times, there were 250 distilleries or stills, which today
there are not many, but an unmissable tourist attraction. The liquor that is
popularly known as pinga, it generated the Pinga Festival, which is
held every year in August.

Furthermore, cachaça is used to prepare caipirinhas. There are infinite
types, distilled with other flavors and various techniques. One that is never missing
paratienses distilleries is Gabriela, distilled with cloves and cinnamon, an ingredient
essential part of a Jorge Amado caipirinha.

Paraty is a themed city
The roots of the past and Rio de Janeiro's most recent road connection in
The 1980s boosted the arrival of visitors of all nationalities.
Today, it is a bustling, tourist, artistic and themed city. It's an ideal location
for holding all types of parties, ranging from the classic Pinga,

above, music and not just samba, jazz and blues too, fashion and photography,
just to name a few.

Paraty Center
You'll probably go to Paraty for the waterfalls and beaches too, but
You cannot leave without passing through its historic center. Just take care of
where you step, because the ground is not paved and not the most comfortable.

Perequê-açu river bridge
It is the most photographed image of the center of Paraty, with the small boats
anchored on the banks and, in the background, the bridge with the Church of Our Lady of
Medicines.

Precisely, this river divides the city: on one side, the historic center and, on the other,
another, a small beach, Praia do Pontal and Forte Morro do Defender
Perpetual. There is a short path or trail to climb up and get a great view of the bay.
and the mouth of the river. Leaving aside the hill, continuing to Jabaquara, a
Very busy beach, as it is easy to access on foot.

The beaches of Paraty
Jabaquara and Pontal are not the best beaches If they are the main attraction
of Paraty is because there are several very good ones. Those who really wait
find in Brazil, with few people or not, where the forest merges with
white sand and ends in crystal clear waters with a pleasant temperature… You
you have to move away from the city to reach some more hidden ones, such as
Praia da Lula, Praia Santa Rita or Praia Vermelha.

In addition to all this, there are also two highly recommended walks or trails.
recommended, which you should not miss.

Trindade – Natural Pools
The village of Trindade is 25 kilometers south of Paraty. It's still a city
quieter, with good beaches and a very well-travelled path. The biggest beach
of Trindade is divided into three: Praia do Cepilho, Praia de Fora and Praia dos
Ranchos, the last one is the most suitable for bathing and being closer to
Trinity.

Sono Beach – Ponta Negra
From Laranjeiras (also accessible by bus from Paraty) another beautiful hiking trail
an hour's walk to Praia do Sono, it is one of the best in the area.
It begins and continues with the beaches: Praia dos Antigos, Praia do Antiguinhos and Ponta
Black.
The waterfalls of Paraty

The dense vegetation that characterizes Brazil, including the Atlantic Forest
protected, it is also an attraction in Paraty. On the outskirts of the city there are
several tours that lead to refreshing waterfalls
The Toboggan Waterfall and Poço do Tarzan are very close to Paraty and
These are places very popular with Brazilians and foreigners.