Paraty, Brazil – most fun to photo so far…

It seems we can't get enough of these little colonial towns in Central and South America. Paraty, Brazil is our first Portuguese colonial town. We have to admit, this may have edged-out Valparaiso for most fun to photograph, hence the "super post" of photos. Paraty is located right on the water, which includes both a beach and a beautiful little port. All the boats are painted in hundreds of lively colors. Like the other colonial towns, there are beautiful cobblestone streets and a main square. What makes Paraty a bit different are the pops of color that come from the windows and doors, the rest of the buildings are predominantly white. The cobblestones also seemed to be more rustic and less refined. The night before we took these photos, it rained pretty hard, flooding a few of the streets. We loved how the puddles reflected all the vibrant colors of the town.

Paraty is known for it's island-time relaxed atmosphere. It was also

colonized by many artists. In the old town area there are several

galleries and private art studios. If you're ever in Brazil, Paraty is a must see!