Portal das Artes Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Paraty House of Culture featuring interior views

Paraty House of Culture

Appreciate the stunning views of Paraty’s historic center and the nearby Carioca Bay as you learn all about the local culture in this interesting museum.

Paraty House of Culture
Church of Our Lady of the Remedies featuring a bay or harbour

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

Inspect the intricate tiled floors and works of art in this impressive church that takes up an entire block in the town center.

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
Ranch Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia de Fora

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia de Fora during your trip to Trindade? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

Praia de Fora
Paraty showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Chapel of Saint Rita

You can find out about the history of Paraty when you stop by Chapel of Saint Rita. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Chapel of Saint Rita
Meio Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Meio Beach

Clamber over impressive rock formations and spot colorful fish as you snorkel in the crystalline waters of this picturesque and serene beach in Trindade.

Meio Beach
Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum which includes a garden

Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum

Ascend the trail to this hilltop fort and see outstanding views along the way, then enter the museum to learn about the customs of past communities.

Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

NZ$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling
Paraty: Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Paraty: Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

NZ$256
per adult
Paraty: Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners
Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting

Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting

NZ$64
per adult
Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting
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Paraty: Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking Tour

NZ$154
per adult
Paraty: Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking Tour
Saco Do Mamanguá Expedition

Saco Do Mamanguá Expedition

NZ$283
per adult
Saco Do Mamanguá Expedition
Juatinga crossing, one of the most beautiful in Brazil.

4-Day Juatinga Crossing Tour

NZ$962
per adult
4-Day Juatinga Crossing Tour
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Our pick of the best Portal das Artes Hotel Deals

Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia

Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia

2.5 out of 5
Rua Noel Rosa, 188 - Portal das Artes, Paraty, RJ
The price is NZ$138 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$138
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"It was very clean and quaint. Breakfast was awesome! They were doing some construction in the pool area so it was noisy but they offered a late (very late) check out in exchange which was very nice of them. We would definitely stay again! Great Bakery within 100 steps also."

Reviewed on 8 June 2023

Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia
Pousada Brazish

Pousada Brazish

3 out of 5
R. James Joyce, 190, Paraty, RJ
The price is NZ$59 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$59
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Jabaquara Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Super breakfast!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Pousada Brazish
Casa Poema Paraty

Casa Poema Paraty

3 out of 5
Avenida Cândido Portinari, 156, Paraty, RJ
The price is NZ$135 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$135
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
MARAVILHOSA ❤️
"Pousada maravilhosa em todos os sentidos ❤️ pertinho do centro,limpa,tranquila,atendente da recepção um amor também, concerteza voltaremos 🥰"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Casa Poema Paraty
Rumo dos Ventos

Rumo dos Ventos

3 out of 5
Rua Glauber Rocha, 17, Portal das Artes, Paraty, RJ
The price is NZ$131 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$131
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Our Lady of ...
7.8/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"It is a solid walk of about 30 minutes to the actual town. Not all of that walk is on a sidewalk."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2017

Rumo dos Ventos
Astro Rei Pousada Paraty

Astro Rei Pousada Paraty

3 out of 5
Rua Tarsila do Amaral,, 183, Paraty, RJ
Stay at this 3-star inn in Paraty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint ...
"Duas diárias maravilhosas, lugar tranquilo e aconchegante , chuveiro maravilhoso, cama confortável. Fui muito bem recepcionada"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2024

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Astro Rei Pousada Paraty
Pousada do Tesouro

Pousada do Tesouro

3 out of 5
Rua Benina de Toledo Prado, 712, Paraty, RJ
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"Ótima hospedagem! Em 3 minutos eu estava na rua principal de Paraty e em 10 min andando tranquilamente eu estava na ponta do cais quase dentro do barco. Café da manhã ótimo e é uma das primeiras pousadas custo benefício que vou que há uma variedade boa de café da manhã. O que me impressionou muito ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

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Pousada do Tesouro
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Other neighbourhoods around Portal das Artes

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Vila Colonial

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vila Colonial and surrounding area, you can visit Paraty House of Culture and Jabaquara Beach.

Vila Colonial
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Cabore

Cabore is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Paraty House of Culture and Jabaquara Beach while you're in town.

Cabore
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Mangueira

Mangueira might not have many top sights, but Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict Church and Chapel of Saint Rita are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mangueira
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Jabaquara

Gardens and beaches are notable features of Jabaquara. You might consider stopping by Jabaquara Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Jabaquara
Pontal Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Pontal

Beaches, bars and historical sites highlight some of the notable features of Pontal. Make a stop by Pontal Beach while you're exploring.

Pontal
Paraty which includes a river or creek and a small town or village

Historic Center

Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Paraty House of Culture and Paraty Beach.

Historic Center

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