The north coast of Brazil, above the equator, beyond Rio de Janeiro, hides the best and warmest beaches. Among them is Paraty, a charming old coastal town that is within the state of Rio and whose origins date back to the second half of the seventeenth century.
In the XNUMXth century, the port of Paraty was very important because the gold from Minas Gerais came from here more safely than from Rio. He knew how to be part of Gold Road at that time of the colony. Luckily its charm has been preserved and since the 70s of the XNUMXth century it is a popular tourist destination in Brazil.
How do you get there? From São Paulo or from Rio de Janeiro you can get there by highway. The trip is four hours (yes, it is further than Buzios). But the trip from San Pablo is a bit longer and takes six hours. It is best to enter through the Rio airport and connect from there. East brazilian people He owns a beautiful beach but it is beautiful in itself: with cobbled streets and old buildings.
Paraty It has an exclusively pedestrianized old town. There are buses that take you to Trindale, a nearby village with beautiful beaches. Nearby are waterfalls, an XNUMXth-century fortress, and a handful of islands to visit. You can go boating, diving, snorkeling, trekking or kayaking. Where to stay?
En Paraty There are many posadas, the accommodations that include breakfast, but if you like to rest better stay on the outskirts of the center.