"CHARMING PARATI" Top 5 Page for this destination Parati by tere1

Parati Travel Guide: 270 reviews and 894 photos

Parati (also called Paraty )is a beautiful small colonial city located some 250 km south of Rio de Janeiro. It's considered a National Historical Monument.
Its Historical Center has no traffic and is full of charming colonial houses, lovely pousadas (inns) , good restaurants, churches and craft shops.
Wonderful beaches, good food, enchanting friendly people, breathtaking sceneries, that's what we can find there.

PARATI CHURCHES

In the Historical Center there are many beautiful old churches:

- The Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios ( the patron of Parati)

- The Chapel of Generosa

- The Church of Nossa Senhora das Dores

- The Church of Santa Rita

- The Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario

PARATI BEACHES

Vermelha Beach

Some of the best beaches around Parati are only accessible by boat and many are located in the many islands around it. But there are many "escunas" you can rent or go on a tour arranged by a local agency.
These are some of the best beaches around Parati:

- Cachadaço Beach
- Meio Beach ( there are some natural pools near this beach)
- Cepilho Beach
- Vermelha Beach
- Saco da Velha Beach

Each beach is very different from the other. But all of them have the same wonderful turquoise coloured sea.
See more photos of Parati beaches in my travelogues.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Breathtaking scenery, good food, beautiful beaches and friendly people
Cons:None
In a nutshell:Paradise found!!!

Last visit to Parati: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Apr 29, 2006
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Reviews (12)

Parati's beaches Things to Do (3)

There are so many wonderful beaches around Parati I can only name a few! Cachadaço Beach - A natural pool formed by... more travel advice

Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios - Parati

Visit Parati's churches! Things to Do (3)

Parati is a very small town but has many churches and chapels. Wondering around Parati's historic center you will come... more travel advice

Rent a car! Transportation (1)

Parati is located about 263 km from Rio de Janeiro. The best way to get there is by renting a car and taking the BR-101.... more travel advice

Music all night Nightlife (1)

This is the place where locals and tourists hang out at night, drinking and listening to live music. They play "samba".,... more travel advice

Restaurants (3)
See All A good choice
Hotels (2)
See All This lovely inn is one of Parati's best...

Travelogues (2)

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glabah Dec 16, 2009 at 7:35 AM

You were the featured traveler just now, and decided to see where you had been. I've always heard of Parati!
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volopolo Jul 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM

Some great pictures and some nice tips. Brazil also is in my travel plans
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VeronicaG Jun 3, 2008 at 12:56 PM

Sailing Parati Bay would be a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon! Thanks for the tips, Teresa...regards from Texas
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nickandchris Apr 8, 2008 at 1:04 AM

Looks delightful, especially the interesting beaches.
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hunterV Feb 3, 2008 at 6:20 AM

Hi, Teresa! You've been lucky to be there! It looks splendid indeed!
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zlatiq Feb 2, 2008 at 7:32 PM

Paraty is very beatiful place indeed; i'm so sad i couldnt go there when i was in brasil; thanks 4 the tour:)
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Redang Dec 22, 2007 at 2:46 AM

Merry X-mas, Ms #1!
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cachaseiro Aug 27, 2007 at 11:57 PM

nice photos and tips from parati. really hope to go there the next time i'm near rio.
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lulu50 Aug 1, 2006 at 9:44 AM

Beautiful pics and very nice place. I wish I can go there someday. Take care. Luis
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Ekahau Jul 14, 2006 at 4:50 AM

Fish with banana. Does sound Delicious! Very nice page with great photos and useful information.