The official accommodation for FLIP, Brazil's internationally renowned literary festival, Pousada Literária takes its bookish credentials seriously. The restored mansion in Paraty's historic centre, redesigned by award-winning Jacobsen Arquitetura, houses several suites and villas a myriad of buildings, all positioned around a pretty central garden. There's a heated pool and beautiful spa with herb- and spice-infused treatments, providing the R&R. The farm-to-table restaurant sources organic produce daily from a nearby farm-turned-sustainable-education-centre. Every room has a curated selection of books, but the piece de resistance is the library, where over 2,000 titles reside on the grand shelves.
Spread across restored colonial houses around a central garden, the 28 accommodations range from cosy suites to sprawling villas. Each air-conditioned space features king-size beds with luxurious 600-thread-count cotton sheets, while suites boast separate living areas. The standout Villa Aurora spans two floors with Lisa Corti Italian linen throws, Sergio Rodrigues armchairs, and a fireplace, whilst all rooms come with their own mini-library and reading chaise – this is a literary haven, after all. Master suites feature dual-basin bathrooms with hydro-massage showers and internal jacuzzis, and some connect to neighbouring rooms for families seeking extra space.
Breakfast served all day, anywhere you like – by the pool, in your room, or in the garden.
Book a visit to Fazenda Bananal for something a little different – it's a working organic farm with birdwatching, forest trails to meander on, and a proper farm-to-table lunch.
The spa's hot tub and hydro bath are only available if you book a massage package.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Pousada Literária de Paraty can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Brazil trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Brazil trips featuring Pousada Literária de Paraty or get advice and suggestions from one of our Brazil specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Pousada Literária de Paraty start from around $310, or US$310, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A time-worn jewel along the Costa Verde with all the attributes of a postcard, and plenty to do too.
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