Pousada Literária de Paraty is an outstanding luxury hotel, located in the vibrant city of Paraty. Housed within a beautiful colonial house, there are 23 room types which come in a variety of formats to cater to all guest needs. Rooms come with luxurious bedding, TV, AC, a safe, and a minibar. When you stay, you are also treated to an exquisite breakfast which is served at any time of the day, in any room of the hotel. For lunch and dinner, take a trip to Quintal das Letras, the hotel’s onsite restaurant. Here, a wonderful gourmet menu is served with a farm-to-table ethos.
In your downtime, you are encouraged to visit the hotel’s spa, which offers a variety of treatments to provide you with a feeling of peace and tranquility. Or, for more excitement, take part in one of the many activities which lie at your doorstep including diving, kayaking, or visiting the nearby historic city centre with many restaurants and retail shops.
Pousada Literária de Paraty
Paraty is a beautiful and scenic locale, with a stunning coastal region, a vast and beautiful bay, and a vista backdrop of incredible mountains. Paraty is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Brazil, boasting stunning Latin architecture and scenery, as well as plenty of history attached to the city. The town housed millitary bases for both Portugese and Brazillian armies at different points in history. As such, those with an interest in militaria will be entertained at exploring some of the colonial and imperial remnants found around the area.
While Paraty offers plenty of experience full of adventure and excitement, such as the tree-climbing adventure park – Paraty Sport Aventura, this is more a place to relax. With refreshing boat tours, breezy and beautiful weather and a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, Paraty provides a mental and physical retreat from day-to-day stresses. Once in Paraty, you will find plenty of restaurants available, with a wide variety of cuisine present in the town.
- Housed within a colonial-style building
- Outdoor pool and sauna on-site
- Well equipped rooms
- Buffet breakfast served daily
- Bar and restaurant for guests to enjoy
- Spa services provided
- Luxurious pool on offer
The Paraty Suite offers a peaceful, nicely furnished room with a pleasant decal. The two-level suite features a large bedroom, spacious living room and modern bathroom, with an imposing bookshelf, large TV and a pleasant fireplace. Guests can make themselves at home in this space, with plenty to keep them entertained. The bedroom is accompanied by a cosy straw décor and many harmonized details throughout including delicately designed linen bedspreads and a mix of panels on the wall.
The Master Suite are spacious and sizeable with two rooms and a private whirlpool available. They provide ample space to relax back in, and a beautiful bed frame surrounding the bed. A premium suite that provides a luxurious and high-quality escape with exotic and stylish furnishings that provides guests with everything they would need.
With a unique and eye-catching design, the comfortable Suite is immensely stylish and provides something more with flare than your run-of-the-mill hotel suite, with bolder colour and pattern choices. Up to three beds can be added to the room, and a host of washing amenities are provided. There is an assortment of books on offer too, with a selection of excellent and acclaimed Brazilian writers. The room provides an excellent city view to look over the colourful windows, thatch rooftops and the cobbled patterned streets. A minibar stocked with alcohol is also provided, as well as cable/satellite TV.
With a laid-back cool colour scheme, the Apartments offer high-quality cotton and linen with a king-sized bed and LCD-TV with Sky channels, wireless internet and a customized minibar. The bathroom is particularly luxe, with its floors and counter made from beautiful dark smooth wood with a satisfying and glistening finish.
This guesthouse is cosy and spacious and provides an excellent choice for families or groups of friends. The villa provides well-furnished and inviting interior surroundings oozing luxury, with a sophisticated dining area, modern bathroom and kitchen facilities and comfy living space with a sofa and HD LCD TV. The intimacy and warmth of this villa make it a perfect choice for couples.
Located by the beautiful Paraty Bay, this small retreat provides lots in the way of sun-soaked escapism. Rest back on the relaxing and swaying hammock, or look out over the beautiful, pure, sandy beaches. This refuge at Saco de Mamangua is only accessible by sea, and is surrounded by the beauty of nature. The interiors are cool and spacious, and there is a beautiful wooden balcony to stroll out onto as well as a delightfully peaceful veranda.
The Villa Paraty Mirim provides a luxurious and premium villa space for you to spend your holiday in a space designed for royalty. The villa provides direct access to Paraty, and the additional facilities provided are of high quality including an extremely luxurious and cleanly bathroom area. The villa apartment is also very well furnished and provides two floors with a delicate and rustic design. Books are provided as well as multiple areas to relax and for friends to gather.
The hotel provides a menu of delicious food to accompany your stay. Designed by an award-winning chef, the restaurant works with a farm-to-table technique concept where fresh foods and sourced and provided for a holistic menu. A varied and delicious breakfast can be served at any time of the day and anywhere at the inn.
This old colonial-era military base has been converted into a historic preserved museum for you to take a look back into the history of Paraty. Constructed in 1793, the building was constructed to help protect the flow of gold from the nearby Royal Road, as well as the sugar production of the region. During a period of decline in Paraty, the fort was in ruins until 1822 when it was rebuilt in honour of Dom Pedro I, Emperor and Perp Ethan Defender of Brazil.
Nowadays, the forte stands as a reminder of Brazil’s rich history. For those with an interest in military history, you would be foolish to miss out on this stop.
Paraty Sport Adventura is the largest tree-climbing park in Brazil. The park is centred around a natural environment where nets and platforms have been set up so you can climb and have fun in a safe and exciting way. 2 tree climbing routes are the main activities of the park, featuring differing levels of difficulty, and there is also a Canopy Tour which totals 700 meters of adrenaline-fuelled excitement. Beyond that, the park offers introductions and opportunities for rappelling, kayaking, forest trailing and canyoneering. This is certainly a great visit for the whole family.
Make use of the vast waters surrounding the hotel by taking a relaxing and scenic tour of the local bay. There are multiple outlets for boat tours, including Paraty Tours, Gray Line Paraty and Kayak Paraty. Each tour company provides their own spin on the tour, with some providing water sports such as snorkelling, diving or kayaking as a supplement to the boat tour itself.
Pousada Literaria understands the importance of sustainability and environmental policy to preserving the experience of their guests for the future. It is because of this that they are committed to the environment and preserving the natural resources of Paraty.
Children of all ages are welcome at Pousada Literária de Paraty, and children aged over 6 years are considered adults.