Outdoor pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas in front of a two-story building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees under a clear blue sky.

Pousada Literária de Paraty

In the heart of one of the most interesting towns on the Brazilian Costa Verde, a hidden refuge full of tranquility and elegance unfolds. Here, the Literary Inn of Paraty welcomes you in a beautiful ensemble of colonial mansions that group around a lush inner garden. What makes this place special is the perfect balance: as soon as you leave the hotel, you are directly in the colorful hustle and bustle of the charming old town streets with their small studios and restaurants. However, when you step back in, you are surrounded by a pleasantly quiet, relaxing atmosphere with inviting reading areas and retreats for unwinding. From cozy lounging by the heated pool to holistic spa treatments to exploration tours in the dense Atlantic rainforest, this house invites you to enjoy the Brazilian way of life completely carefree.

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Details

Country
Brazil
Location
Paraty
Price
From €140 per night/person
Best travel time
September - June

Rooms

The 27 individually designed accommodations and the detached villas reflect the colonial charm of the town in every detail and through the works of local artists. Equipped with high-quality trousseau textiles and their own small libraries, the range goes from cozy apartments to the grand, 180 square meter Paraty Suite, which features designer furniture and a fireplace. The two-story suites Trindade, Cajaíba, and Paraty Mirim offer complete privacy on 120 square meters as well as their own kitchen areas. For ultimate seclusion, the exclusive Villa Mamanguá, located on a lonely beach in Saco do Mamanguá, combines traditional seaside living with modern comfort.

A rustic stone house with a tiled roof surrounded by lush green plants and trees, located in a garden setting at Pousada Literária de Paraty.

Cozy living room with warm lighting featuring a green armchair, a gray sofa, wooden stairs leading to a loft area, and stone wall accents at Pousada Literária de Paraty.

Cozy bedroom with a wooden canopy bed, white bedding, and blue pillows, featuring two bedside tables with lamps, a framed artwork on the dark wall, and a seating area with a red-striped cushion in the corner.

Cozy living room with a sofa and side table with a lamp, exposed brick walls, a wooden dining table with chairs in the background, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Culinary

The house's gastronomy celebrates the traditional "Farm and Sea to Table" concept and brings the original flavors of Caiçara cuisine back to life. In the elegant restaurant Quintal das Letras, which is exclusively connected to the inn, the fresh, organic ingredients come directly from the hotel's own farm Fazenda Bananal as well as from small producers in the region. A special privilege is the customized breakfast, which is served exactly at the place the guest wishes without fixed times – complemented by homemade specialties like delicious waffles made from cheese bread dough. The charming bar by the heated pool seamlessly integrates into the culinary offerings and serves refreshing drinks for relaxed breaks between exploration tours.

A wooden dining table set with plates, wine glasses, and cutlery inside a restaurant with large glass doors opening to a stone patio and green plants.

A plate with grilled asparagus, a mushroom cap, and a dollop of white sauce on a wooden table set with wine glasses, cutlery, and napkins.

Lush tropical garden with palm trees framing a patio area featuring a black umbrella and wooden chairs and tables at a tropical guesthouse.

Cozy dining area in Pousada Literária de Paraty featuring a bright yellow table surrounded by woven chairs, wooden floors, and large windows letting in natural light.

Activities

The carefully curated activity program reflects the city's status as a UNESCO World Heritage site and perfectly combines culture with nature experiences. Guests can participate in guided tours of the historic center, explore the dense rainforest at Fazenda Bananal, or discover the sea aboard the hotel's own gastronomic schooner Maria Panela. In the tranquil spa Poesia, holistic treatments, hydrotherapies, and nourishing massages with freshly picked herbs ensure complete relaxation. A heated outdoor pool, a dry sauna, and a modern fitness area also offer ample space for regeneration and athletic balance right on the hotel premises.

Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and large umbrellas with tropical greenery and a tiled roof building in the background at Pousada Literária de Paraty.

A cozy outdoor lounge area at Pousada Literária de Paraty featuring wooden furniture with orange cushions, a wooden ceiling, ceiling fans, and a view of a lush garden outside.

Location

The inn enjoys a privileged location directly in the car-free historic center of Paraty on the Brazilian Costa Verde but has its own private parking for arrival. The historic port city is located right on the axis between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with the travel distance from both metropolises being around 255 kilometers each, taking about four hours by car. Thanks to the strategic position between the Atlantic rainforest and the sea, the hotel is the ideal starting point for excursions to the surrounding nature reserves.

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