Fodor's Expert Review Pousada Casa Turquesa

Split between two colonial houses joined by a central plunge pool surrounded by white day-beds, this intimate guesthouse—set in prime position overlooking Paraty's main bay—is like staying in the private home of a very stylish friend. There's nothing better than waking up to homemade banana cake, having tea in the atmospheric library, or sipping caipirinhas at the bar before strolling Paraty's vibrant cobblestone streets. Friendly, highly knowledgeable staff will advise and arrange on how to spend your time, from secret beaches to the best boat-trips and horse-rides through the jungle.