Travel Paraty, BrazilSet within an island-studded bay, Paraty is surrounded by steep jungle mountains. The area has sparkling beaches as well as many waterfalls. 
Paraty has been able to keep its colonial feel because the cobble stone streets are closed to traffic. This makes it the perfect place to stroll around by foot. You should definitely visit some of the nearby beaches. Paraty has some 65 islands and 300 beaches in its vicinity. The less accessible beaches can be see by joining a schooner tour (R$25 per person). If you have a large enough group you can hire a local captain to take you out for about R$50. You can go to the beach in Paraty but the water can get murky. If you walk further north you will stumble upon some nice beaches. The closest standout beaches - Vermelha and Lulas - are an hour away by boat. The best island beaches – Araujo and Sapeca – are also nearby and are, obviously, reached by boat. Where to Stay:
Prices go up December to February as well as on holidays.Paraty Hostel; dm/d R$30/60, HI hostel along the river, riverside deck with hammock and pool, free internet Pousada Familiar; s/d R$40/50, clean rooms, laundry facilities, close to bus station Hotel Soldos Geranios; s/d R$60/80, in the colonial center on a lively street, courtyard full of plants and cats as well as an occasional monkey Paraty Bus Routes:Paraty to:-Ilha Grande (ferry R$6 weekends, R$15 weekends, 80 minutes) via Angra dos Reis (bus R$7, 2 hours) -Rio de Janeiro; R$40, 4 hours |
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