Travel to Paraty -
Experience Paraty at the Pousada do Sandi,
Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pousada do Sandi is the top accommodation option selected by Discoverbrazil in Paraty. Its history, architecture, and service make of this place a good option for lodging while visiting the town of Paraty. Pousada do Sandi was founded in one of the most remarkable landmarks; its building is old colonial architecture that was once an elementary school, then later became a social and cultural club, and today a pousada.

Paraty used to be a trade market city from where the mineral and gold were exported to Europe during the colonial times. The significance of the economic power during colonial times enriched Paraty’s architecture and made the charming and quaint town it is today. Paraty’s scenery is very exuberant set between hills and the sea, it is divided in two parts, the National Park of Serra da Bocaina, and the Bay of Paraty. This town was also declared a National Monument by the Brazilian Federal Government and “the most harmonious architectural complex” by UNESCO. Paraty’s streets and architecture are impregnated with mysticism. The Portuguese masons came to Brazil and installed here in Paraty. Some of the façades and buildings as well as the architectural plan of the city was conceived by the masons, that’s why most of the façades and buildings have white and blue symbols. The Masonic symbolism is also present in some of the carved stone pillars you find in this town.

There are many reasons to visit Paraty and stay at the Pousada do Sandi. Paraty is also famous because of its bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, and is also known for it’s delicious cuisine as well as being one of the principal Cachaça (sugar cane spirits) distilling regions in Brazil. Paraty is surrounded by beautiful, rugged beaches, numerous islands off the coast, parks with bromeliad plantations and waterfalls. Paraty is a highly desirable tourist destination. Pousada do Sandi is part of this colonial architecture tradition and offers quality hotel services among the spacious and comfortable rooms with air conditioning, minibar, and TV. The restaurant at this Pousada is worth a visit and try the special Caipirinha there. The Turkish bath and the sauna are also a must visit at the pousada.

While staying at the Pousada do Sandi you can take some of the tours Discoverbrazil offers: the city tour of Paraty is highly recommendable because the English speaking guide will make sure you learn the wonderful history and won’t miss the beautiful architecture of the city; the waterfalls tour in the National Park of Serra da Bocaina, don’t forget to take a change of clothes; the Cachaça distilleries tour; the Gold Trail tour, trail used in the old days to transport the gold and minerals to the city to be sent to Europe; as well as the islands and crystalline beaches tour.