Location: Historic City Center
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Top 7 Sights & Landmarks in Historic City Center, 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.
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1. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict
2. Igreja de Santa Rita
3. First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
4. Centro Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,080 reviews
Reviewed By FlosFamily - Paraty, Brazil
We loved Paraty - we took photos galore and enjoyed exploring the miriad of different shops, bars and restaurants. The harbour and riverside with all their colourful boats were fascinating. The protected cobbles makes this a no car zone however the uneven cobbles are quite tricky to walk on. The high tide does come up over some of the streets which means you have to make detours. We felt completely safe here.
5. Casa da Cultura de Paraty
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 491 reviews
Located in the Historic Center, close to Matriz Square, Casa da Cultura is the main public cultural equipment of a city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its objectives are both to preserve and enhance Paraty's cultural heritage, as well as to foster the creation, production and dissemination of all artistic manifestations in the city. Since 2013, it has been undergoing a revitalization: management is updated, resources are obtained through tax incentive laws, and what was a history of significant cultural activities, but not always with the desired continuity, becomes a permanent program of exhibitions , presentations and courses in arts, music, cinema and theater, all year round.
6. Chapel of the Generous Woman
7. Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores
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