The small town of Paraty lies between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. It is popular above all because of its unique urban architecture, the white houses with colorful windows and doors.
This very well-preserved historic old town from the 17th century is protected and almost completely closed to car traffic.
The area around Paraty consists of largely intact nature with rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The Rio River, from the hinterland, flows into the Atlantic here and forms a large harbor with fishing boats and excursion boats.