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Sight Centro Histórico, Paraty

Igreja de Santa Rita

A sight in Centro Histórico, Paraty, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Igreja de Santa Rita in Centro Histórico, Paraty
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Why go

Whitewashed 1722 church on the waterfront, the town's best-known landmark.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Paraty, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Paraty Historic Center and Banana da Terra. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Centro Histórico
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Paraty, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Paraty Historic Center

    Car-free grid of 18th-century houses and cobbled streets, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Banana da Terra

    Chef Ana Bueno's restaurant cooking caiçara coastal recipes with local fish and plantain.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Margarida Café

    Restaurant in the historic center with live music most nights and a mix of seafood and pasta.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Paraty Bay Schooner Tour

    Day cruise on a wooden schooner stopping at islands and coves for swimming.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Alambique Maria Izabel

    Small family cachaça distillery on the bay, with tastings by the sea.

    Drinks · 5.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Caminho do Ouro

    Guided hike on a stretch of the colonial stone road used to carry gold to the coast.

    Activity · 6.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Igreja de Santa Rita is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Paraty

Igreja de Santa Rita is our only sight pick in Paraty; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Paraty guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Paraty run from 27°C in July to 32°C in January; January is usually the wettest month. For Igreja de Santa Rita itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Paraty from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Paraty weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Igreja de Santa Rita, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
R. Santa Rita - Centro Histórico, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil
Coordinates
-23.22051, -44.71313
Destination
Paraty, Brazil

Igreja de Santa Rita: quick answers

How much time do you need at Igreja de Santa Rita?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Igreja de Santa Rita. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Igreja de Santa Rita?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Igreja de Santa Rita free?

Yes, we list Igreja de Santa Rita as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Igreja de Santa Rita?

Igreja de Santa Rita is at R. Santa Rita - Centro Histórico, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Igreja de Santa Rita?

Igreja de Santa Rita appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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