Paraty

This charming city has preserved its colonial architecture and natural beauty over the years, and is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located 5h from Rio or São Paulo, Paraty has charming rocky streets in its historic centre, where the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and the simplicity of the houses form what IPHAN calls "the most harmonious colonial architectural complex". Besides architecture, the whole culture enchants visitors, including cuisine, handicrafts, dance, religion, music, art and exuberant nature. As an extended region, there are many areas to visit and experiences to be discovered, from historical and gastronomic to coastal and ecological.