Silversea Cruise Part 3

The next scheduled port is the coastal village of Parati, which is about 180 miles south of Rio de Janeiro. UNESCO declared the entire village a national historic monument; approximately 15,000 people populate Parati. The pier leads into the town itself and when it is reached it will have to be explored on foot.

One of Parati’s attractions is the Church of Santa Rita de Cassia, which was built in 1722. During your stay in Parati, you will see other sites such as restored colonial buildings and cobbled streets. A taxi can be taken from the pier, however there are not many drivers who speak good English. You can see works of art by local artists who have their work on display in galleries and souvenir shops. In terms of food, you will find fresh fruit and vegetables grown by local farmers.

Once you have finished in Parati, you are scheduled to visit your next port of call, Rio de Janeiro where you will spend two days. The ship will dock in the passenger terminal at Praca Maua. The town centre is close enough to walk on foot taking only 10 minutes to get there. It is a 20-30 minute drive to Copacabana. Around the terminal building, you will find taxis, Internet access, rest rooms and information on helicopter flights. The food offered is diverse and includes traditional Brazilian cuisine as well as French and Japanese food.