Thank you Lucy for organising a fantastic trip for us, it was all that we were hoping for - a combination of cities with temples, monuments and palaces as well as small villages that allowed us to see the real India.
Speak to a specialist 1300 720 443
Request a
personalised quote
Quote
South of Rio, highway 101 skirts the dramatic coastline of Brazil’s beautiful “Costa Verde” (Green Coast), home to some of the last tracts of Atlantic Rainforest in the country. Towering granite peaks draped with lush vegetation plunges onto small golden beaches which splinter into a myriad of tropical islands just off the coast. At the foot of the mountains some 4 hours from Rio, historic Paraty overlooks the picturesque Ilha Grande Bay, a gorgeous colonial town and UNESCO World Heritage site of cobbled streets, ornate churches and beautifully restored townhouses. Dating back to 1667, Paraty was founded as the principal port to serve “Caminho do Ouro”, a 1200km road constructed to transport gold and semi-precious stones from Minas Gerais State back to Europe. Today, the port is a popular retreat for tourists and locals alike with excellent bars and restaurants and charming boutique hotels. Stay a few days to savour the historic architecture; head out to hike in the Atlantic Rainforest or take a schooner trip to explore deserted islands, Paraty offers a wonderful contrast to the buzzing energy of Rio.
Just one hour’s drive from the picturesque colonial town of Paraty, the Pousada Picinguaba evokes the best of Brazil’s glorious “Costa Verde” coast, a small tropical hideaway tucked amongst Atlantic...
Clinging to a rocky headland at the foot of a steep hill amidst lush Atlantic Rainforest, the Sagu Mini Resort is a charming pousada and boutique hotel with magnificent views out across the bay. From...
Paraty’s most exclusive boutique hotel and “pousada”, the Casa Turquesa is a beautiful colonial town-house at the heart of the UNESCO old town, just metres away from the pier and a number of good...
The Pousada do Ouro is a charming colonial guesthouse perched at the heart of Party’s cobbled UNESCO old town just yards away from the port and historic landmarks. Built in the 18th century, the...
Casa do Forte is a beautiful 19th Century colonial-style beach-house perched on the banks of the Jabaquara River overlooking the bay. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the bars, restaurants and...
Casa Paraty is a four-bedroom villa situated at the heart of the charming colonial town of Paraty, where the cobblestone streets and white-washed houses are hemmed between Atlantic Rainforest and...
Pousada do Sandi sits at the very heart of the cobbled old town, a charming colonial guesthouse and once elementary school that is in walking distance of Paraty’s historic landmarks and restaurants....
The Fazenda Catuçaba is a charming 450-hectare coffee farm sheltered amidst lush rolling hills bordering the Serra do Mar State Park and UNESCO Natural Reserve. Its remote location – 20 minutes from...
The Casa do Pescador is the ultimate escape, a simple ex-fisherman’s cottage located on Ilha do Araújo island, 10km north of colonial Paraty. The house occupies 16,000m² of lush gardens and forest...
Art and history combine at the Pousada Arte Urquijo, a small quirky guesthouse next to the Santa Rita church and just metres away from the town pier. Run by the owner-artist Luz Urquijo, the pousada...
Thank you Lucy for organising a fantastic trip for us, it was all that we were hoping for - a combination of cities with temples, monuments and palaces as well as small villages that allowed us to see the real India.
Not quite sure where you want to go? Just click on the themes below and see where the Oasis suggestions take you.
Have you ever been stuck in a country having no idea how to even say 'please' or 'thank you'?
Problem solved… as you can now download free language guides containing 30 basic phrases onto your iPod/MP3 Player.
Sign up for our quarterly e-Newsletter for updates on the latest openings, news and offers from your favourite destinations and Oasis staff travel experiences.
Sign Up For Our Newsletter