Explore Paraty
Paraty is in the Southeast of Brazil in the State of Rio de Janeiro. It is South of Rio and North of São Paulo on the coastline, about halfway in between the two. This small town is a historical stronghold of Rio and is most famous for it,s stone streets, colonial buildings, restaurants and stores, all restored and intact.
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Language Spoken
Portuguese is the national language
Currency & Time Zone
Brazilian Real
UTC-03:00
Cuisine
Meals
An average meal for 2 will be around 45 Brazilian Real (R157). Lunch specials can also be found for around 25 Brazilian Real (R87).Drinks
A local beer will be around 5 Brazilian Real (R17.52) and an imported beer around 8 Brazilian Real (R28).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 3 Brazilian Rael (R10.50) and 2.5 (R8.76) Brazilian Rael for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Taxis are the best way to get around.Things to do in Paraty
Sono Beach; Saco do Mamangua Beach; Praia Ilha do Pelado; Centro Histórico; Cachoeira do Tobogã.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
- Measles
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- First Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Water Bottle
- Universal adapter
- Copy of travel documents
- VPN
- Hiking boots
- Guidebook
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans only need a passport valid for 6 months.