Body & Soul Adventures in Paraty – a match made in heaven. Sitting between the mountains and the sea the Colonial old town of Paraty is the perfect location for Body & Soul Adventures. Founded in the 17 th Century Paraty has a very rich history rooted in the sugar, gold, coffee and slave trades and is home to one of the best preserved areas of unspoilt Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.

Outstanding natural beauty, the architectural charm of the old town and the hospitality and friendliness of the locals make this a great destination. The only real doubt is how long can Paraty continue to be Brazil 's best kept secret?

Location: mid-way between Rio and São Paulo. See it in Google Map

Access / Transport links:
- Rio de Janeiro 250 km (4 hours by road ; 1 hour by helicopter)
- São Paulo 280 km (5 hours by road; 1 hour by helicopter)

Tropical Climate: Hot, humid and wet in the southern hemisphere summer months from December to March. Predominantly dry and sunny in the low season winter months from March to November.
Daytime temperatures range from low 20s Celsius (68+ Fahrenheit) in winter to low 30s in summer. Night time winter temperatures (July-August) fall as low as 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).
Weather forecast for Paraty (external site in Portuguese).
Weather averages for Paraty (external site in English).