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Paraty's Hidden Gems

Paraty’s colonial heritage is defined by its 18th and 19th-century architecture and coastal defense systems. This collection features the town’s oldest religious structures, including the 1722 Igreja Santa Rita and the neoclassical Parish Church of Our Lady of the Remedies. Beyond the cobblestone streets, the 1793 Forte Defensor Perpétuo offers historical context on the region's gold trade, while natural sites like Lagoa Azul and Praia Santa Rita provide secluded swimming spots away from the main harbor.