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Paraty is known countrywide for its fine cachaça, including brands like Coqueiro, Corisco, Vamos Nessa, Itatinga, Murycana, Paratiana, and Maré Alta. It's also a haven for artists, painters, writers, and musicians. Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Historic Centre in the early evening, when artists throw open the doors to their ateliers, to pick up collectible pieces by local talents.
The colorful artwork doesn’t go unnoticed when you pass by this atelier downtown. Patricia is recognized for using natural elements such as wood and twigs. The Mexican artist moved to Paraty in the 1980s and since then, she has become a well-established artist in the city, thanks to her striking and modern paintings.
This shop stocks more than 300 brands—both local and national—of sugarcane liquor as well as bottled chili peppers and locally produced preserves. It stays open well into the evening.
