Paraty Historic Center (Centro Historico Paraty) Tours
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Visitors looking to escape the sun and instead, soak up a bit of Paraty culture will enjoy exploring the cobbled streets of the town’s compact Historic Center (Centro Historico Paraty). Small enough to cover entirely on foot, the area if filled with a number of attractions unique to Paraty.
Spend an afternoon people watching in the grassy lawns of quaint Martiz Square or wandering through streets lined with old colonial architecture. A handful of churches are worth a visit, including Ingera Marriz Nossa Senhora do Rosario, the largest church in Paraty, and Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores, religious home to Paraty’s well-heeled. After church-hopping, head to Rua do Comercio, where local merchants hawk handicrafts and Brazilian cuisine. Then unwind with incredible bay views at the Shambhala Asian Day Spa, just a 10-minute walk from the Historic Center.
Spend an afternoon people watching in the grassy lawns of quaint Martiz Square or wandering through streets lined with old colonial architecture. A handful of churches are worth a visit, including Ingera Marriz Nossa Senhora do Rosario, the largest church in Paraty, and Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores, religious home to Paraty’s well-heeled. After church-hopping, head to Rua do Comercio, where local merchants hawk handicrafts and Brazilian cuisine. Then unwind with incredible bay views at the Shambhala Asian Day Spa, just a 10-minute walk from the Historic Center.
Practical Info
The Historic Center of Paraty is bordered by R. Domingos Goncalved de Abreu to the west, R. Josephina Girail Costa to the north, R. Fresca to the east and R. Aurora to the south.
Address: Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Paraty Historic Center (Centro Historico Paraty)
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2-Hour Walking Tour of Historic Paraty, Brazil
Paraty is a popular coastal destination between Rio and Sao Paulo in Brazil. For a deeper understanding of this peaceful town, join this brief but diverse walking tour. Visit colonial churches, learn about Portuguese heritage including Portuguese royalty, see how sugar, gold, and coffee booms shaped the town, and taste cachaça, Brazil's national drink.
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$30.00
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Paraty City Sightseeing Tour
See all the important landmarks in Paraty during this 2-hour 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. Along with your group 25 people or less, visit the city's important colonial homes, museums and churches. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.
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$109.99
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$109.99
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Bike Tour in Paraty
Explore the main attractions of Paraty by pedaling, make your script!
A very pleasant tour, where you can visit several places of the city with the rental of our Mountain Bikes and enjoy the great moments of your trip.
Venture out, choose your itinerary, stroll through the magic of the historic city center, the beaches and waterfalls.
BIKE TOUR is an excellent activity for individual practice, as a couple and also great to do in a group with your friends and family!
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$12.00
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$12.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Dinner in the Historic Center with 1 caipirinha
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.
EXECUTIVE MENU
* Cover charge: Italian bread and French bread, various pates, butter
* Starter: Salad leaf with fruits to choose from
* Main course: Local fish fillet with moqueca sauce or filet mignon with mustard sauce accompanied by Italian vegetable risotto
* Dessert: special pudding / coffee
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$24.00
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$24.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Dining Experience with Brazilian Live Music + 01 caipirinha
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
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$20.00
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$20.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Historical & Cultural Paraty - Charming on Foot
Feel the atmosphere of the colonial period as you walk through the charming streets of the Historic Center, knowing its beautiful and imposing architecture, where every detail, every symbol in the buildings carries a meaning and accounts of important historical passages of Brazil.
The CITY TOUR is a pleasant walk accompanied by a specialized guide who will lead you to a magnificent, enriching time travel!
Come and discover the colonial history of Paraty, visiting the churches, museums, old houses, accompanied by an accredited guide that will tell the legends and history of the city, a journey back in time!
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$10.00
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$10.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Walking Tour - The Best of Paraty city center
Get a more intimate glimpse of Paraty's historic center during a walking tour that provides a great introduction for first-time visitors. Ideal for history buffs, this tour lets you delve deeper into the colonial history of Paraty by focusing on landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict. For travelers that have just arrived in Paraty, this tour provides a great way to kickstart your stay.
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$13.00
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$13.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
City Tour In Paraty
See all the major attractions in Paraty during this 2-hour guided sightseeing tour. Walk through the pedestrian area in the old town of this Portuguese colonial town on Caminho do Ouro (Gold Path) with commentary by a local guide. Visit the main colonial houses, museums and churches of the city. The round-trip transfer from the hotels in Paraty is included.
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$180.00
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$180.00