Top Paraty Art & Culture

We offer a practical and dynamic transportation by road, to Angra Dos Reis including the sea crossing by speedboat from Cais Santa Luzia to Abraao in Ilha Grande, in just 45 minutes. An experience with great cost benefit, which will facilitate your transfer between Paraty and Ilha Grande with total safety and comfort.

See all the important landmarks in Paraty during this guided sightseeing tour. Stroll in the pedestrianized historic city center of this Portuguese colonial town on the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail) with commentary from a local guide. Visit the city's important colonial homes, museums and churches.

Experience has been carried out by artist Maria Cruz Urquijo, with more than 25 years of experience in painting and sculpture. Based in Paraty, she runs her atelier in the Historic Centre, showing her story through her artistic path. The Art- Painting class is divided into 4 steps: 1 - Brief introduction to the art with sketching exercises, using the fingers or the pencils. Along with a pleasant discussion of the creative process. 2 - Choose format and material to start painting and get to work on your creation. 3 - Coffee break and discuss about production 4 - Finish details of the paiting If you love art and come to Paraty, you can't lose this opportunity!

This is a project of human development and appreciation of ancestral indigenous culture. The provides visitors to recharge their energies and return to their life, motivated and inspired energies to follow their own life with more meaning and connection with their own essences, creativity and purpose. The Guarani indigenous have the opportunity to share their own culture and their own reality. In this way, non-indigenous people return to their own reality with a much broader view of what it means to be indigenous and with a more systemic view of the world. This project demonstrates that Paraty also offers an opportunity for unique anthropological experiences and contact with nature and the forest.

Take a historic hike through Paraty’s Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

Paraty, Brazil has a rich history. On this private guided walking tour of the historic center visit four churches, a cultural museum and workshop, colonial houses, and more to admire the beauty and learn the legends of this popular seaside destination.

Enjoy a private and exclusive tour for your group through the incredible rainforest, swim in refreshing waterfalls and learn about native wildlife on this tropical adventure. Discover the history of the emblematic Caminho Do Ouro and Estrada Real, and visit unique cachaça distilleries to observe the making of one of the most famous drinks in Brazil. Choose your own departure time and place and define with our professionals the best itinerary to do with your group.

You will take a dip in the wealth of history in the nature of the Serra da Bocaina! This experience will be an unforgettable walk, you will can take a pictures of amazing landscapes, discover the mistic of te famous "Caminho Do Ouro" . That has been restored and preserved their footwear sections, of the XIII and XIX century made by the slaves in te colonial times when connected Paraty to Diamantina.

Dining at Margarida Café Restaurant is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes of the best gourmet cuisine in the region, in a warm and comfortable atmosphere in a typical colonial mansion. A fantastic dining experience on a magical night dining at the pleasant sound of live music. SPECIAL MENU * Couvert: assorted breads (french baguette, sourdoth), 2 types of pastes, special butter. * Starter: Caesar Salad (green leaves with bread croutons and special dressing) * Main course: Filet mignon with gorgonzola sauce and brie cheese, accompanied by potato gratin with leeks, or local fish fillet with shrimp moqueca sauce with potato gratin with çporó garlic or arugula risotto. * Dessert: Banana flambada in cachaça with ice cream, coffee

The walk’s route has 3.6 km length, where a tour guide will be waiting for you to take the public transportation and start the hike surrounded by natural attractions and also leading you to an ecotourism environment. Firstly, you’ll see one of the most beautiful places located in Serra da Bocaina National Park with stunning views and great beauty. We’ll enjoy a variety of landscapes, different fauna species, and representative flora in Mata Atlântica. The tour guide during the excursion will provide information on the type of pavement, type of material found in the excavations, and characteristics of Mata Atlântica’s surroundings, as well as life and history related to that period of time. The tour experience is located close to Paraty-Cunha in the Vila do Penha community, where it is also possible after going down the paths, to visit the Cachoeira do Tobogã or the Alembic, Engenho do D’ouro (Optional)

Ponta Negra is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in Brazil A paradise of emerald waters, unique look, almost untouched beaches Located in the city of Paraty - RJ, a charming village. A magical place with intense green mountains that plunge into the sea and crystal-clear waters, fully preserved, perfect for all those who are in love with nature.