Paraty

The Arrival

We went to Paraty by car from São Paulo, it's approximately a 4-hour drive. We stayed at the Casa Simone guesthouse and really enjoyed the experience. The guesthouse is super charming, the room is great and the staff is attentive.

By Gisela Schmitt

Lunch/Dinner on land - With Gisela

Gastromar Restaurant at Porto Imperial Marina

Local seafood and organic produce, sea views, unpretentious and incredible atmosphere, with space and kids' menu. Pet friendly with Pet menu.

Come and go by Brisa, the complimentary sea shuttle for customers, from the Historic Center to Gastromar.

Reservations: +55 (24) 99844-3788

Lunch at sea

Unhurried Experience, 50ft trawler, our table overboard.

6-course menu with full and exclusive service, sailing through the sea of ​​Paraty.

From 2 to 18 people.

Reservations well in advance via WhatsApp +55 (24) 99844-3788

Project + Boat, & Nautical Picnic

An essential program in Paraty, sailing with one of our partner boats, from this beautiful Project that promotes the local economy.

You select the partner boat and choose your Nautical Picnic with the best of our cuisine, with practicality and flavor.

Book in advance via WhatsApp +55 (24) 99844-3788

Lunch - with tour, outside the Historic Center

Fazenda Bananal - 15 minutes by car on the Paraty/Cunha highway - delicious lunch with products grown there. Beautiful project by Bel Lobo, common area, visit to the organic garden, chicken coop, cheese factory, kids' activities. (It is next to Cachaçaria Paratiana, which is also worth a visit.

Quiosque do Camarão (Márcia's) - Corumbê Beach, 10 minutes by car towards RJ. A beachfront restaurant run by a dear caiçara family, with great food and caipirinha. I love the shrimp bobó, fried cassava and fish pf!

Quiosque São Francisco, by Catarina - Barra Grande Beach, 15 minutes by car towards RJ. A kiosk right on the sand, with all the care and dedication of Catarina. Delicious crab moqueca, close to my favorite fish market in Sinesio. Massage right next door, also on the sand.

Le Gite D'Indaiatiba - Graúna, 20 minutes by car, on a beautiful little road in the "backlands" of Paraty. A very special restaurant, founded over 28 years ago by Valeria and Olivier, with delicious French caiçara-style food, an incredible location with a waterfall, views of Paraty Bay, a natural pool and a sauna on the edge of the waterfall. Order the taioba ravioli, the spicy shrimp and Valeria's enchanting desserts!

Book in advance: +55 (24) 99814-9927

Recanto Caiçara - By sea, near Praia do Engenho, you have to go by boat or taxi boat. The best Casadinho shrimp, typical of Paraty, very caiçara with a beautiful view and a swim right in front!

Book in advance: + 55 (24) 99907-4213

Hotel Fasano - A program 45 minutes from Paraty, to see the project by architect Thiago Bernardes and taste the classic cuisine of Fasano. It is worth booking the Spa, which is wonderful.

Lunch/Dinner in the Historic Center

Thai Brasil - Tropical atmosphere, great option to get away from the basic caiçara, I love the green papaya salad and the green squid curry.

Thai Paraty - Near the Santa Rita Church, all stucco, delicious Thai food, I love the shrimp pad thai.

Quintal das Letras - (restaurant at Pousada Literária): more contemporary, comfortable, super quality food and service, products straight from Fazenda Bananal. I love it and it's open every day.

Apothekario - Bar with excellent drinks next to Pousada do Sandi, great for before or after dinner.

Atlântico Bar - New in town, from the same group as Bananal and Literária, a tapas bar with live music and great drinks, in the old Pousada Pardieiro that is being completely renovated.

Banana da Terra - From chef Ana Bueno, who has been bringing caiçara cuisine with a modern twist for 30 years. With a mix of local ingredients, beautiful presentation, comfortable and great service.

Sweet Cart in the Historic Center - there are several and it's always a delicious homemade dessert. I love the typical tapioca and coconut cake, not very sweet.

Punto Divino - In the main square, an unpretentious, upbeat cantina where you can meet local friends, with live music, great pizza, pasta, very local, very family-friendly, good for large groups and kids too.

Accommodation Suggestion

In the Historic Center

Literary Inn

Turquoise House

Sandi Hotel

Gold Inn

Simone House

Outside the Historic Center

Paraty Marin

Sea House

Rhizome Village

Canto do Ilé Inn

Casa Luz Inn

Coconut Island - an original project by Studio Orth, surrounded by our local "blue lagoon".

House Rentals

Casa Tomate - Marina Porto Imperial Condominium, the most incredible house to rent with friends or family, which can be together with the Picles speedboat and Gastromar delivery service.

Information and reservations with Magali: +55 (24) 99821-7331

Matueté Villas - Linda Pinto's house in Largo Santa Rita. Absolutely wonderful!

Márcia Giraudy - 2 beautiful and complete houses in the Historic Center

+33 6 15 55 72 86

John Paul - +55 (24) 99981-2610

Shopping in the Historic Center

Flávia Aranha - In Praça da Matriz, the store anchored itself in Paraty with its sand floor and lighter, organic clothes with natural dyes. Unmissable!

Cestaria Regio - Beautiful baskets.

Canoe - Indigenous items from remote tribes and a variety of accessories and adornments.

Refil - Gallery of furniture and accessories by Brazilian designers, with a formidable curation and a drinks bar. Pieces that are well worth it.

Arte Brasil Store, by Lourdinha - Behind the Santa Rita Church. Mix of home and accessories, children's clothing, beautiful store.

Livraria das Marés - Excellent curation of books, there is a café at the back which is a delight to stroll through in the afternoon.

Us - Linen and loom clothing and outfits and cool accessories.

Patrícia Sada's Studio - Art using mangrove twigs, beautiful!

Ateliê NaPele - From the Bahian and international stylist and costume designer, Lena Santana, original clothes and a treasure trove of really cool pieces.

Wedge

Ceramics workshops

Gardener and Suenaga

Tokai

Mieko

Ceramics Studio (Lei's)

Cunha Market - On the corner in front there is an antique shop with a nice restaurant.

Lavandário - To go up and enjoy the view with a coffee (weekends).

To eat in Cunha

On the Paraty-Cunha road

Tudo da Roça - My favorite place, a must-stop, with a homemade sausage sandwich or a shiitake sandwich. Homemade ice cream and the best coffee!

Aracatu - For coffee, sweets and homemade ice cream, the best option is the red fruit one.

Restaurante Canto da Serra (do Gentil) - For lunch on the mountain, I love the canned pork, the fresh pasta with shitake and the sausage.

BLACKFIN - Craft brewery with Japanese restaurant created by the Tokai family, full of energy and quality.

La Taberna - Cute recipes with mushrooms and pine nuts.

Sempre Olivas - Olive tree cultivation project, production education and Brazilian olive oil warehouse.