Paraty’s elegance and splendid colonial architecture date back to the 17th and 18th century gold era. The early 19th century marked the advent of coffee production and several magnificent coffee farms still stand testimony to this prosperous era. Some of these have been converted to boutique hotels, art galleries and fine eateries. Set between a backdrop of mountains, tropical rainforests, and pristine beaches, Paraty is also the starting point for a wide range of excursions and multi-day hiking & kayaking packages along the green coast.