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Pousada Literaria

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The Pousada Literaria is located in the historical centre of Paraty, 300 metres from the port. The Pousada is in a fully restored colonial house, furnished to a very high standard with 23 spacious rooms and suites.

Pousada Literaria has a tropical garden and outdoor pool as well as a spa with treatment rooms and fitness area. Meals are served in the Quintal das Letras restaurant or at the poolside bar for more casual dining. Pousada Literaria also has a library that boasts over 3000 books and movies and the hotel is the official host for FLIP’s international literary festival.

Facilities

  • Spa with treatment rooms and fitness room
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Library with 3000 books and films
  • Poolside bar
  • Quintal das Letra gourmet restaurant serving Brazilian food

Activities

Wander the cobbled streets of Paraty exploring the boutique shops and many restaurant’s. The bay is only a short walk and the place to take the Maria Panela sailing boat, which is for the exclusive use of the pousada. It can accommodate between two and 12 people for day trips to endless beaches and local communities. A ten-minute drive inland is the Murycana ecological farm, an education project with over 460 species of bird.

Price guide

£££££

Location

Pousada Literaria is in the colonial town of Paraty, just 300 metres from the harbour front. It is a four hour drive along the Costa Verde coast from both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

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