Hi kathiwo! Yes, we had a car, no problem at all in Paraty. Three major parking options, all at 20 reais daily flat rate and guarded.
The best is the one opposite the old town (Areal do Pontal), on the other side of the... More
Hi kathiwo! Yes, we had a car, no problem at all in Paraty. Three major parking options, all at 20 reais daily flat rate and guarded.
The best is the one opposite the old town (Areal do Pontal), on the other side of the canal. It is also covered with a huge tent, plenty of space, super safe. Follow the signs “estacionamento centro historico”, at the end of Avenida Octávio Gama along the canal. Access to the centre is via a bridge (one-way, only letting cars out of the centre, not in), 50m walk.
You can also park in the middle of the old town (Matriz), next to the church, but you will need to drive through narrow streets (the few open to cars) over huge cobble stones and slalom between pedestrians... and since it is just opposite the canal of the one described above, you’ll only gain 50m, not worth the hassle...
The third option is at the jetty (Cais), but depending on the tide, you might need to cross some ocean-submerged areas. Can be convenient if you are booked on a boat trip, but I would still recommend using the first one (Pontal).
I hope this helps!
