Description
Paraty is renoun for its beautifully preserved architecture, cobbled streets and colourful houses. Casa Turquesa is well positioned to enjoy the cultural delights of this Brazilian gem of a town.
Casa Turquesa, designed by Renato Tavolaroo, offers nine comfortable and beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites. From many of the balconies there are wonderful views of the bay, the famous rooftops of Paraty, the mountains and the dome of the church of Santa Rita - the town’s oldest religious building. Their breakfasts are a delicious way to start the day before heading out to see the sights. Casa Turquesa has an internal courtyard, a garden, a swimming pool equipped with jacuzzi, a bar and cellar. The main house also has a reading room and a small fireplace for cooler days in winter.
Why not go scuba diving off Ilha dos Meros, relax on one of the many golden beaches or visit the prehistoric cave paintings and waterfalls in the nearby Serra da Bocaina National Park to get a true feel for this tropical paradise.
Accommodation
Casa Turquesa features 9 suites all with impeccable attention to detail and beautifully decorated, each named after different enticing colours. Bathrooms offer power showers and toiletries by the Amazonian brand Granado
Childcare
Regrettably, Casa Turquesa does not have facilities for children under 14yrs.
Facilities
Casa Turquesa features an internal patio for guests, a swimming pool with whirlpool, a bar, wine cellar, gazebo and garden. A reading room is also available with a fireplace to cozy up to on those colder days. there is no restaurant as such but breakfast is included in room rates
Activities
A wealth of activities are available to guests including fishing, hiking, scuba diving, snorkelling, boat trips to nearby islands and cultural visits to the colonial town of Paraty. Planet Paraty is an exclusive in-house travel agency that will plan outings and organize trips for guests on request
When to travel
October to April is the ideal time to visit
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Average time to visit
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Location and directions
Paraty, Brazil
How to get there
4hr car transfer from Rio or Sao Paulo.
