Paraty was really just a place to stop off on the way to the Iguazu falls, and is a really great place for a brief visit! Paraty is an old colonial town and has really pretty historic centre with large cobble stones (some of which are more like rocks!), horse and carts, and many brightly coloured old buildings. We stayed in the cheapest hostel we could find, Don Quixone, which is right in the centre. The hostel was basic but fine, has two free computers and provides breakfast. BUT the rooms are ridiculously hot at night! We really struggled to sleep due to the lack of air con. You cant really complain for R$25 a night though. You really don't need more than a couple of nights in Paraty unless planning to travel to Trinidade which
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