Location: Paraty
Top Things to do in Paraty
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Named for a local swamp fish, Paraty sits on Brazil's southeastern coast, 125 miles south of Rio, with the Bocaino Mountains at its back. The small colonial town's center is a national historic monument with well-preserved buildings on its pedestrian-only streets. Take a boat trip out into the bay to the flotillas of islands and coves nearby. Explore sugarcane plantations and hike or take a train through Atlantica Forest. Keep an eye out for the monkeys that roam the cobblestone streets.
Restaurants in Paraty
1. Ilha dos Cocos Beach
2. Ilha da Cotia Beach
3. Saco do Mamangua Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By NewWorldSurfer - San Francisco, United States
Like most special places in the World, you pay dues to get there. If it is too easy it is ruined by overcrowding and inconsiderate people. The big issue here is the last 5 kilometers of the "road" to Paraty Mirim. Heavily washboarded and lots of mud. We made it in a rental car but if was rainy would be very easy to get stuck in the shin deep mud. 4X4 better, with higher ground clearance but lots do it in regular cars. Parking 20R for the day. The boatman would not go lower than 250R return despite dozens of boats and not so many customers. We are FIT travellers and refuse to go on tours with groups. This was true even before the Wuhan plague but all the more critical now. We did see the small bus so you can do it the cheap way for less than the cost of parking. The main beach was soso and crowded. You must hire boat to get to the world class beaches in the Saco (fjord) of Mamangua itself. The drive first suggested taking us to a beach with a restaurant which we declined. We bring our own cooler with food and deinks and asked for the best beach (which means undeveloped). Euginho Beach did not disappoint. Freshwater stream emerging from pile of rounbded rocks which meets the sea and very pristine sand , HUGE shade tree and restroom are only "facilities". and reef.
4. Conceicao Beach
5. Alambique Engenho D'Ouro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 217 reviews
"Engenho D'Ouro stands out for its simplicity, sincere and warm service, as well as providing a great deal of knowledge in the art of producing and savoring excellent cachaças and liqueurs. With national and international awards, cachaça surprises visitors. when entering a site inlaid in the Serra da Bocaina, they come across this gastronomic marvel of Paraty and Brazil. " Pet Friendly
Reviewed By Huesero49 - San Diego, United States
Muito obrigado Waldir! Enjoyed this very personalized tasting experience. Loved the 4 year old cachaca. Other unique flavors also! Great thing to do before or after the waterfall :)
6. Paraty Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,862 reviews
Reviewed By Paulschimel
We had excellent tour to Paraty from Rio. Our tour guide/driver was Newton from C2Rio. The scenery on the drive is beautiful and Newton’s descriptions of the places and history were excellent. This is a great way to see the historical city of Paraty and area around Rio. This is a full day trip. Allow 5 hours travel each way and 4-5 hours in Paraty or stay in one of many available hotels.
7. Sao Goncalo Beach
8. Igreja de Santa Rita
9. First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
10. Centro Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,080 reviews
Reviewed By FlosFamily - Paraty, Brazil
We loved Paraty - we took photos galore and enjoyed exploring the miriad of different shops, bars and restaurants. The harbour and riverside with all their colourful boats were fascinating. The protected cobbles makes this a no car zone however the uneven cobbles are quite tricky to walk on. The high tide does come up over some of the streets which means you have to make detours. We felt completely safe here.
