Halfway between Rio and São Paulo, Paraty is a whitewashed colonial port on a bay dotted with green islands. Its car-free historic center still floods gently at high tide, the hills behind it hide waterfalls and cachaça distilleries, and the beaches of the Costa Verde are a short boat ride away.
Where to Base Yourself
Where to stay
Centro Histórico
Cobbled, car-free streets of colonial houses turned into pousadas, galleries and restaurants — the most atmospheric base.
Trindade
A laid-back beach village south of town, with jungle-backed coves and a natural sea pool.
The bay & islands
Island and waterfront hideaways reached by boat, for total quiet on the Emerald Coast.
Book a Tour
Popular Paraty experiences
A schooner day around the bay’s islands, a jeep trip to waterfalls and cachaça distilleries, and a day in Trindade are the classics. Browse Paraty tours ↗
From the Journal
Paraty stories
Paraty & the Emerald Coast, Brazil: Colonial Romance Meets Tropical Calm
Paraty Beach Guide: Colonial Charm on the Costa Verde
Brazil’s Emerald Coast: The Ultimate Honeymoon Guide to Paraty, Trancoso & Secluded Bays (2026 Edition)
Paraty Beaches and Islands: A Guide to the Bay and Beyond
Best Time to Visit Paraty: Weather, Tides and Festivals
Cachaça and Food in Paraty: What to Taste and Where It Comes From
Plan it
Your Paraty trip, sorted
Colonial streets, green islands and very slow afternoons.
Where to stay
Pick your base
A pousada in the historic center for charm; Trindade for beach days; an island or waterfront lodge for seclusion.
Eat + drink
Where to eat and drink
Seafood moquecas, fresh fish on the waterfront, and cachaça from the local alambiques — Paraty has been making it for centuries.
Areas
Where to wander
The historic center’s stone streets, the waterfalls in the hills, and the beaches around Trindade.
AreasWhat to pack
Dress for the coast
Beachwear, a light rain layer for tropical showers, and flat, sturdy shoes — the historic center’s large paving stones are uneven.
3 days
How to spend your time
One day in town, one on the water, one on the beaches of Trindade.
Worth booking
Reserve these ahead
A schooner day on the bay and a waterfalls-and-cachaça jeep tour — plus a transfer from Rio, which is several hours by road.
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Boutique shopping
Shop Paraty & Brazil’s designers
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