Portal das Artes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Paraty House of Culture featuring interior views

Paraty House of Culture

Appreciate the stunning views of Paraty’s historic center and the nearby Carioca Bay as you learn all about the local culture in this interesting museum.

Paraty House of Culture
Church of Our Lady of the Remedies featuring a bay or harbour

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

Inspect the intricate tiled floors and works of art in this impressive church that takes up an entire block in the town center.

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
Ranch Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia de Fora

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia de Fora during your trip to Trindade? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

Praia de Fora
Paraty showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Chapel of Saint Rita

You can find out about the history of Paraty when you stop by Chapel of Saint Rita. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Chapel of Saint Rita
Meio Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Meio Beach

Clamber over impressive rock formations and spot colorful fish as you snorkel in the crystalline waters of this picturesque and serene beach in Trindade.

Meio Beach
Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum which includes a garden

Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum

Ascend the trail to this hilltop fort and see outstanding views along the way, then enter the museum to learn about the customs of past communities.

Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum

Activities

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

AU$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling
From Paraty: Full Day to Trindade - Nature and Sea

Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty

AU$34
per adult
Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty
Waterfall & Jungles Jeep Tour

Waterfall & Jungles Jeep Tour

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waterfall & Jungles Jeep Tour
Boat tour experience with snorkel mask included - BY NETUNO TOURS

Boat tour experience with snorkel mask included - BY NETUNO TOURS

AU$29
per adult
Boat tour experience with snorkel mask included - BY NETUNO TOURS
Ilha Grande - Vila do Abraão

Shared transport from Paraty to Ilha Grande

AU$81
per adult
Shared transport from Paraty to Ilha Grande
Picture 1 for Activity Paraty: Fast Boat Expedition to Saco do Mamangua

Paraty: Fast Boat Expedition to Saco do Mamangua

AU$84
per adult
Paraty: Fast Boat Expedition to Saco do Mamangua
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Our pick of the best Portal das Artes Hotel Deals

Pousada Brazish

Pousada Brazish

3 out of 5
R. James Joyce, 190, Paraty, RJ
The price is AU$51 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$51
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Super breakfast!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Pousada Brazish
Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia

Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia

2.5 out of 5
Rua Noel Rosa, 188 - Portal das Artes, Paraty, RJ
The price is AU$85 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$85
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"It was very clean and quaint. Breakfast was awesome! They were doing some construction in the pool area so it was noisy but they offered a late (very late) check out in exchange which was very nice of them. We would definitely stay again! Great Bakery within 100 steps also."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2023

Pousada Cicerone - Portal das Artes - Com Gerador de Energia
Casa Poema Paraty

Casa Poema Paraty

3 out of 5
Avenida Cândido Portinari, 156, Paraty, RJ
The price is AU$124 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$124
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"Pousada muito aconchegante com um café da manhã maravilhoso. Piscina limpinha. Quarto confortável e muito limpo. Banheiro espaçoso com uma excelente ducha. Funcionários atenciosos e prestativos. Fomos muito bem recebidos. Super recomendo!"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Casa Poema Paraty
Rumo dos Ventos

Rumo dos Ventos

3 out of 5
Rua Glauber Rocha, 17, Portal das Artes, Paraty, RJ
The price is AU$98 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$98
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly pousada in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora ...
7.8/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"It is a solid walk of about 30 minutes to the actual town. Not all of that walk is on a sidewalk."

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2017

Rumo dos Ventos
Astro Rei Pousada Paraty

Astro Rei Pousada Paraty

3 out of 5
Rua Tarsila do Amaral,, 183, Paraty, RJ
Stay at this 3-star inn in Paraty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Puppet Theater and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church ...
"Duas diárias maravilhosas, lugar tranquilo e aconchegante , chuveiro maravilhoso, cama confortável. Fui muito bem recepcionada"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2024

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Astro Rei Pousada Paraty
Pousada Apple House Paraty

Pousada Apple House Paraty

3.5 out of 5
Rua Joaquim Gama, S/N, Ponte Branca, Paraty
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Paraty. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay, the staff were really good. The location is a disaster though, 15 minutes outside town and hard to get Ubers, the hotel did help arrange transfers though. Seems to be full of social media influencers."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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Pousada Apple House Paraty
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Other neighbourhoods around Portal das Artes

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Vila Colonial

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vila Colonial and surrounding area, you can visit Nossa Senhora das Dores Church and Church of Our Lady of the Remedies.

Vila Colonial
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Cabore

Cabore is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Church of Our Lady of the Remedies and Paraty House of Culture while you're in town.

Cabore
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Mangueira

Mangueira might not have many top sights, but Nossa Senhora das Dores Church and Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mangueira
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Jabaquara

Gardens and beaches are notable features of Jabaquara. You might consider stopping by Jabaquara Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Jabaquara
Pontal Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Pontal

Beaches, bars and historical sites highlight some of the notable features of Pontal. Make a stop by Pontal Beach while you're exploring.

Pontal
Paraty which includes a river or creek and a small town or village

Historic Center

Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Paraty House of Culture and Church of Our Lady of the Remedies.

Historic Center

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