Paraty maintains its charm in its small details, in the humility of its history, in the Masonic symbols stamped on its houses, in the sea that invades its streets and in the beauty of its mountains.
How about checking out some tips to help you on your next trip!?!
The best footwear option to explore the city are either sneakers or wellies, as the streets of the Historic Center ar constantly flooded. And if you want to try some trails, walk in the water or througn the waterfalls, opt for hybrid sport shoes.
For your safety, it is recommended to travel long and deserted trails with company.
Paraty’s voltage standard is 110V.
It is common in the city to have power outages and lack of water, especially in high season.
The city has dozens of handicraft stores.
Be sure to try Gabriela cachaça (a tribute to the 1988 film Cravo e Canela) and the Jorge Amado drink, typical drinks from Paraty.
If you enjoy a good beer, enjoy and visit the Cervejaria Caborê factory. For more information, visit the website.
Paraty has a diversity of culture, so if you have the opportunity, you should visit the Aldeia de Paraty Mirim, which has 36 families who live off sub-existence agriculture, handicraft production and tourism.
The best ways to see Paraty are on foot, by boat and/or using transport from the agencies. But if you want to explore the more distant beaches, waterfalls and stills, having a car will make a difference.
Paraty has a calendar of events for all tastes, such as:
- Paraty Internation Literary Fair: also known as FLIP, it brings together great personalities of literature and is considered one of the main literary festivals in Brazil and South America. For more information, visit the website.
- The Bourbon Festival: considered one of the most important festivals in Brazil, it features several jazz blues, R&B and soul concerts, in addition to several performances by street artists. Check the festival website.
- The Festival of Cachaça, Culture & Flavors of Paraty: one of the most traditional events in the city, “created to celebrate the only industrial product in the region to date: cachaça”. If you want to know more, visit the website.
- MIMO Festival: focused on music, with complementary activities directly linked to it and its host city, such as the MIMO Film Festival, Education Program, Exhibitions, Forum of Ideas, Rain of Poetry, MIMO for children and Culture Route, and it also has the MIMO Instrumental Award, which rewards new talents in instrumental music. For more information, visit the website.
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