Location: Paraty
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Named for a local swamp fish, Paraty sits on Brazil's southeastern coast, 125 miles south of Rio, with the Bocaino Mountains at its back. The small colonial town's center is a national historic monument with well-preserved buildings on its pedestrian-only streets. Take a boat trip out into the bay to the flotillas of islands and coves nearby. Explore sugarcane plantations and hike or take a train through Atlantica Forest. Keep an eye out for the monkeys that roam the cobblestone streets.
Restaurants in Paraty
1. Shambhala x iSpa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 239 reviews
Shambhala Spa recently founded iSpa: a simple and reliable way to connect you with your preferred massage therapist, facilitate payment and give you security to be attended by qualified and registered professionals. Our team of therapists can attend you at home or in one of the many pousadas - some of them have a SPA facility. You can ask at the reception desk for iSPA.
2. Casa do Dharma
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Yoga classes, Meditation, Massages, Therapies. Eventually, we gather for chanting around the fire and under the full moon, film screening and all kinds of workshops. Portuguese, english and spanish spoken.
3. Alambique Engenho D'Ouro
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5.0 based on 217 reviews
"Engenho D'Ouro stands out for its simplicity, sincere and warm service, as well as providing a great deal of knowledge in the art of producing and savoring excellent cachaças and liqueurs. With national and international awards, cachaça surprises visitors. when entering a site inlaid in the Serra da Bocaina, they come across this gastronomic marvel of Paraty and Brazil. " Pet Friendly
Reviewed By Huesero49 - San Diego, United States
Muito obrigado Waldir! Enjoyed this very personalized tasting experience. Loved the 4 year old cachaca. Other unique flavors also! Great thing to do before or after the waterfall :)
4. Galeria Aecio Sarti
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Art gallery in the historic center of paraty
Reviewed By Ananda100 - Nanaimo, Canada
I was lucky enough to meet the artist in residence and thoroughly enjoyed both the gallery and talking politics for an hour. A very impassioned man. For me his paintings delved into the images of solitary and connection to others.
5. Know How Massagem Terapeutica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Know How Massage offers Massage Therapy and Vibrational Therapies with professionals that are well recognised in the region for their good work in healing practices. Our space is located in the heart of Paraty main attractions and easily accessible ( you can also access our facilities by boat, we are just by the canal!) . Our therapists are trained to take care of individual needs, treating your body, mind and spirit. Our web page shows our treatments options and prices. We attend by appointment only, so it’s essential you book with us over the website links, phone or WhatsApp We speak fluent English. Come and enjoy!
Reviewed By Lunaivan2 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tonight I had an absolute magical experience. The massage I received from Samantha made me transcend, but let's start from the beginning. I was literally running around town to find a place to relax, and I'm glad Sam was located near the historic center and in front of my hostel. Samantha gave me an ayurvedic and reiki deep tissue massage where she was applying a powerful combination of breath and energy work. She was small and did not apply lots of pressure but she still manage to release all my tension and reinvigorate me more than anything I have ever experienced. She would press with one fingertip on certain spots on my spine and body, each time she held that acute concentration I felt a wave of euphoric muscular and nerve relief. It's almost like my entire parasympathetic system was activated and responding to her technique. My body has never known, or maybe has forgotten, this level of relaxation. Transcendental in nature, the deep level of relaxation made me have a profound epiphany-like experience. Her precise touch would literally send shockwaves and shivers throughout my entire body, from head to toes. My body and spirit and mind was being awakened by this loving and caring spiritual guide.
6. Academy of Cooking and Other Pleasures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Join renowned Brazilian chef Yara Castro Roberts and retired French/American executive Richard Roberts to prepare and enjoy together a refined Brazilian dinner with the best of Brazilian cuisine. The menus are from six regional and historical cuisines such as Minas Gerais, Bahia, Amazonas, Cerrado. These are also the subject of our new book “The Brazilian Table” that have been nominated and a finalist at International book awards. The evening begins at 8:00 PM sharp and end about 11:30. We start by serving a caipirinha and Richard Roberts shows a unique way to make it. Next, guests are invited to gather around the stove to join or just watch the preparation of the dishes. Then we all sit at our decorated table and enjoy the four-course dinner we made together, with wine from Argentina or Chile. We end with coffee or mint tea and a tasting of aged cachaça.
Reviewed By franmoynihan
I love learning about food and so make a habit of doing a cooking class where possible when on holiday. There are two differences with Richard and Yara’s - first of all their explanation of the links between cuisine, culture and history, which really adds to the enjoyment of the food. Secondly, the story of how they came to be in Paraty and their passion for what they do makes the entire evening somewhat magical. To an extent what has been written in some previews reviews is true - the cooking duties are divided between the group and so you do not personally construct each part of the meal from start to finish. However, I think this is a huge benefit as you engage much more with the other guests during the process and there is more time to enjoy the meal over excellent conversation. We had a truly wonderful evening and if I ever come back to Paraty I will definitely book another evening with Richard and Yara!
7. Cachacaria Cana Caiana
8. Livraria de Paraty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Bookstore in Paraty - bookstore and coffee shop. Great location, varied books. Since 2000 reading in the city. A must stop in the historical center of Paraty.
