Vila Colonial Travel Guide

Paraty

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 showing general coastal views and a beach

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 which includes 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 showing 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

Things to do

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

฿622
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling
Idyllic Islands Private Speedboat Tour in Paraty

Idyllic Islands Private Speedboat Tour in Paraty

฿17,982
per traveller
Idyllic Islands Private Speedboat Tour in Paraty
Scuba diver swimming near the coral reef in Paraty

Paraty Bay Certified Scuba-Diving Experience

฿5,011
per traveller
Paraty Bay Certified Scuba-Diving Experience
Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting

Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting

฿1,170
per adult
Jeep 4x4 Nature Tour in Paraty with Tasting
Paraty: Sono Beach Half-day Tour

Paraty: Sono Beach Half-day Tour

฿2,971
per adult
Paraty: Sono Beach Half-day Tour
Paraty: Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking Tour

Paraty: Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking Tour

฿2,948
per adult
Paraty: Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking Tour
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Top hotels in Vila Colonial

VELINN Pousada Gaia Gardens

VELINN Pousada Gaia Gardens

3 out of 5
R. Cinco 73, Paraty, RJ
Stay at this 3-star inn in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"Amazing place, strongly recommend."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

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Pousada Eclipse

Pousada Eclipse

3 out of 5
Rua Dos Ingás, 04, Paraty, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean and great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Pousada Eclipse
Pousada Larissa

Pousada Larissa

2.5 out of 5
Rua dos Coqueiros, 118, Bairro Portal de Paraty, Paraty, RJ
The price is ฿1,417 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿1,417
฿1,488 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Maravilhoso
"RECEPÇÃO MARAVILHOSA. QUARTO LIMPO, NOVO, CAMA MEGA CONFORTÁVEL E GRANDE. EU AMEI TUDO! Vale muito a pena a pousada Larissa."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Pousada Larissa
Pousada Villa Del Rey

Pousada Villa Del Rey

3 out of 5
Rua das Canelas, Portal de Paraty, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿1,412 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,412
฿1,501 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"A really pretty posada. Simple but very clean. Nice pool with pretty grounds. Great for relaxing"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2024

Pousada Villa Del Rey
Pousada Magia Verde

Pousada Magia Verde

2.5 out of 5
Rua das Canelas 25, Portal Sul, Paraty, RJ
The price is ฿2,071 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,071
฿2,174 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
Cozy posada with super attentive personnel.
"The Pousada is cleaverly designed with the rooms in small cottages with pleny of vegetation. The cozy dinning room for the incredibly good breakfast (included) is next to a small but inviting pool, and a river that leads to the Paraty Bay and the historic center. The manager and owner were always ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2016

Pousada Magia Verde
Pousada Magias de Paraty

Pousada Magias de Paraty

3 out of 5
R. Cinco, 59, Paraty, RJ
The price is ฿1,831 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,831
฿1,923 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Ótima pousada
"Acomodações impecáveis, pessoal super atencioso, não é no próxima ao centro histórico mas a distância é compensada pela qualidade"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Pousada Magias de Paraty
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Other neighbourhoods around Vila Colonial

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Mangueira

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

Mangueira
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Portal das Artes

The bars and gardens are just a few features travellers like about Portal das Artes. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Jabaquara Beach and Church of Our Lady of the Remedies are a few top places to visit.

Portal das Artes
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Cabore

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Cabore is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Church of Our Lady of the Remedies and Paraty House of Culture while you're in town.

Cabore
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Ilha das Cobras

While Ilha das Cobras may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paraty House of Culture and Church of Our Lady of the Remedies.

Ilha das Cobras
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Jabaquara

5/5(1 area review)

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

Jabaquara
Paraty showing 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 Church of Our Lady of the Remedies.

Historic Center

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