- 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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