Boa Vista Villa, Heritage house in Paraty, Brazil.
Boa Vista Villa is a colonial house in Paraty with whitewashed walls, wooden window frames, and Portuguese architectural features throughout its rooms. The layout and furnishings reflect the domestic arrangements of a wealthy household from that period.
The house was built during Paraty's prosperity as a major port in the 18th century, when it served as a connection point for gold trade from the interior. This period of economic growth allowed wealthy merchants to construct such substantial residences.
The villa displays furnishings and objects that reflect how the wealthy colonial families lived and what they valued in their homes. These pieces show the daily habits and tastes of the elite residents of that era.
The house is open for visits from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, allowing time to explore the rooms at a comfortable pace. Wear sturdy shoes since the original wooden floors can be uneven and some doorways are quite narrow.
The floors are made from native Brazilian wood species that no longer grow in this region today. Walking across these original boards gives you a direct sense of the wood quality and strength that was available centuries ago.
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