Parati

Parati stands apart on a Costa Verde itinerary because the port town is not merely a stop but a living museum where every walk along narrow cobbled lanes opens a page in Brazilian colonial history. Unlike busier cruise ports, Parati preserves an almost unchanged landscape, declared a UNESCO national historic monument, with restored sugar era houses lining pedestrian streets closed to motor vehicles. The signature experiences begin as soon as the tender reaches the long pier and visitors are invited to a curated stroll through the Church of Santa Rita de Cassia, a prime example of Brazilian Baroque, and onward to galleries where master craftsmen sell hand woven laces, terracotta, and sea inspired works. The surrounding green mountains and an archipelago of islands frame the bay, offering optional day trips that pair a fishing village lunch with scenic viewpoints. For the ship, Parati is ideal for intimate small ship itineraries that can drop anchor close to shore, minimizing transit time and maximizing exploration on foot. Onboard guests can look forward to immersive Brazilian culinary tastings, lectures on local history, and craft workshops that connect travelers with the artistic soul of Parati, while a boutique selection of regional wines and seafood specialties complements each day.