Paraty Historic Center (Centro Historico Paraty)

The pedestrianized, cobbled streets of Paraty’s compact historic center, a National Historic Site, are lined with some of Brazil’s most picturesque colonial architecture. This well-preserved district, along with the surrounding Brazilian Atlantic Forest, forms the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Paraty and Ilha Grande. Visitors can wander through the narrow lanes, admiring the rows of pastel-colored buildings with their ornate wooden shutters and doors, and explore the charming plazas that offer a glimpse into the town’s rich colonial past.