Situated in a cul de sac on the south side of the old colonial town, the pousada is absoluty lovely. The guest rooms surrond the well kept gardens. The rooms were a good size, beatifully decorated with air con, safe, good bathroom and comfortable beds. The pool area with chairs was attractive, together with a lounge plus hammocks, room with TV (no English programmes) & bar. The breakfast was very good and the small semi- domesticated monkeys called in to say 'hello' whilst we enjoyed ouir meal. It was a haven to come back to after an hour or two around Paraty during the day.. I would recommend this pousada to anyone, subject to what is said below.

BUT at the time of out visit, the town of Paraty were celebrating their 241st birthday (28th February) with four nights of pop concerts. The noise from this was beyond belief (until 2.30 am on our second night) and would have affected most estlishments in the old town - some more that others - depending on their proximity to the... more