- Established
in the first half of the 16th century Paraty has been preserved in
its entirety as the most perfect example of Brazilian colonial architecture,
protected by federal decree as part of the historic patrimony of Brazil.
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- The cobble stoned
streets are a living memory of colonial Brazil, a period in which
Paraty became the second most important port in the country where
the gold from the interior was embarked for Portugal.
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- Situadted between
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Paraty has maintained its contact with
the large cities without losing its own culture, traditions and the
tranquillity of a typical small country town.
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- The annual calendar
is full of folklore and religious festivals, such as the "Festa
do Divino" and the "Festival da Pinga" (an alcoholic
drink made from sugar cane produced by hand in local stills). Another
example of the preservation of local traditions is the religious "Procissao
do Fogareu" - a torchlight procession which takes place during
Easter Week and is one of the few still practised in the country.
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