Cachaça

A journey to Paraty is not complete without entering a Cachaça store. Shelves and shelves stocked with many varieties of the sugar cane drink as well as canned fruit , marmelades and jams to make you succumb to temptation. Check out Emporio da Cachaca , Armazen da Cachaca or Escritorio da Cachaca.

Wooden Sculptures

Witness wood come alive in the incredible sculptures available in Paraty. Whether in the shape of a fishing boat, native woman or a decorative flower - you will de impressed by the skills of the artists. Check out the daily Art & Crafts fair or many of the small arts and crafts shops scattered throughout the historic centre.

Handcrafts

Paraty is renowned for its handcrafts - ranging from handmade carpets, throws and hammocks to typical pottery and sculputres. The latter are aways very colourful and extremely well made. An ideal gift to bring back home.  

Paintings

Paraty is a little town of artists. There are some really interesting art galleries some with amazingly creative and witty pieces of art. An in some cases you might find your way into an artist´s studio or find them right in the cobbled streets, at work, painting!

Antiques and Jewlery

In Paraty also a wonderful collection of antiques,in some shops at the Historical Center.
You can spend pleasant and unforgetable hours admiring the craftsmanship that transcends the centuries!