Geko Hostel Paraty, Paraty, Brazil

85 %Customer Satisfaction*

Welcome to the Geko Hostel in Paraty!

If you're looking for a beachfront Hostel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, centrally located just minutes from the historic centre with a wide range of activities come to the Geko Hostel!

Enjoy the sea view while you're having our great Brazilian breakfast, explore the beautiful colonial town, go on a boat trip to the bay islands or simply relax on the beach and sip a Caipirinha at our bar at night before heading into town.

We're always happy to help you book tours and excursions in and around Paraty or just give tips on the next party!

All our rooms have comfy beds, en-suite bathrooms, fans and hot water showers. They also include free breakfast a welcome drink!

We also pick you up from the bus station – for FREE!

If you don't feel cooking in our fully equipped kitchen: We offer a low price tasty dinner every night!

Rooms

Dormitories starting at R$19

6 to 9 beds, mixed or female, with en-suite bathroom (hotwater), fan and bed linen.

Private Bedrooms, Double, Triple or Quads

with en-suite bathroom (hotwater), TV, Fan, Fridge and towels.

Some of our rooms have a beautiful sea view over Paraty Bay.

Located in Praia do Pontal, Geko Hostel is the ideal place to base your exploration of Paraty and its surroundings. Experience our warm, laid back ambience ideal for resting and chatting after your day of walking cobble stone streets, taking local excursions or just cooling down after laying all day on the beach. Geko Hostel is definitively the best place to watch the beautiful sunset over the bay. We'll do everything to make sure your stay is pleasurable, fun, and carefree. Everything is close by and the only thing you need to do to lay on the beach is get out of your bed. We are situated a couple of hundred metres away from the Historic Centre and all the tourist attractions. We also can help you book excursions in Paraty, check your email, grab a pint or a caipirinha or book a bed for your next destination without leaving the hostel.

Hostel Facilities

We aim to provide our guests with great Value-for-Money, that's why you will find some of our beds are the cheapest in town, and we still provide a full range of facilities and services a traveller needs.

* All Private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

* Private rooms with Fan, TV, Fridge and Seaview Balconies

* Free Full Buffet Brazilian Breakfast

* Communal Kitchen

* In-House Cheff offering great evening meals!

* Bar Opens every Evening

* 24 hrs Beer & Soft Drinks

* Chill-Out area w/ Cable TV & Hammocks

* Internet Café

* Free Wi-Fi

* Book Exchange

* Currency Exchange

* International Phone-Calls

* Lockers

* Travel Desk, Tour Information & Bookings

Extras and Additional Services

* Delicious Meals every evening from R$10. Weekly buffet BBQs!

* Tours and Excursions Booking Service.

* Transfers to Rio and Sao Paulo.

* Travelling information and assistance.

Free Breakfast includes

Full, Self-Service Buffet: Coffee, Tea, Milk / Fresh Fruit Juices / Selection of Cereals / Bread / Ham & Cheese / Flan / Home-Made Cakes / Fresh Fruits / Butter, Jam and Caramel Milk

Discounts & Special Offers:

- ISIC: 20% Discount in Dorms. It does not include New Year, Carnival and FLIP Packages or Holidays.

- MiniHostels: 10% Discount on all rooms and dates except for 'Packages' such as Carnival, New Year, FLIP or Holidays.

- Vouchers/Coupons: Discounts will be specified in each specific Voucher issued only by El Misti Hostels

- Misti Dollars: Equivalent for R$10 that will be deducted from the total amount spent in accommodation.

- 7 x 1: For each 7 paid nights in a Dorm there is a 1 night free bonus.

- Misti special group alternatives: offers alternatives and special promotions to groups. We are at your disposal to satisfy any specific needs your group may have and provide you with the most convenient options. If you wish to know the different alternatives for groups Misti Chill has to offer, please contact us at paraty @ gekohostel . com or call as to +55 (0) 24 3371 2507.

- Up to 20% discount and free stay for Guides, Coordinators or Drivers! Free stays, preferential fares and commissions for Tourist Guides.

Notes: Discounts DO NOT apply to booking via Booking Engines or Systems such as HostelWorld and HostelBookers, or any other Intermediaries, Agencies, Agents or Associated Hostel. Discounts apply only for bookings made directly with our Hostel. Please check terms and conditions of all discounts and offers at our website.

Extras and Additional Services

* Delicious Meals every evening from R$10. Weekly buffet BBQs!

* Tours and Excursions Booking Service.

* Transfers to Rio and Sao Paulo.

* Travelling information and assistance.

Free Breakfast includes

Full, Self-Service Buffet: Coffee, Tea, Milk / Fresh Fruit Juices / Selection of Cereals / Bread / Ham & Cheese / Flan / Home-Made Cakes / Fresh Fruits / Butter, Jam and Caramel Milk

Free Transfer: offers you a free pick up upon your arrival in Paraty.

At your arrival give us a quick collect call from the bus station and we will send one of our drivers. Collect Calls: 9090 3371 2545. (For special assistance, please call our managers directly on +55 (0) 24 3371 2507)

How to get there?

Walking: A nice 10 minutes stroll through the Historic Center towards the Sea, cross the Pedestrians Bridge over the Canal. Walk 200 meters towards the beach ("Praia do Pontal") and we are there! Right in front of the Beach. (some people still knows us as 'Pousada Internacional' as this is the old name)

Driving: After the roundabout going into town, turn left after the arch, drive straight 300 meters, past the Bridge over the canal and turn right by the river, all the way to the end, drive around the Plaza until you get to the Beach, you'll turn left by the beach and you will find us 100 meters after. The building in the corner (ex-Pousada Internacional). Ask for directions 'Praia do Pontal'.

On a Taxi: Taxis in Paraty charge a flat rate of R$15 for any ride regardless of the distance.

Address:

Av. Orlando Carpinelli, 5 - Praia do Pontal, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

Discounts & Special Offers:

- ISIC: 20% Discount in Dorms. It does not include New Year, Carnival and FLIP Packages or Holidays.

- MiniHostels: 10% Discount on all rooms and dates except for 'Packages' such as Carnival, New Year, FLIP or Holidays.

- Vouchers/Coupons: Discounts will be specified in each specific Voucher issued only by El Misti Hostels

- Misti Dollars: Equivalent for R$10 that will be deducted from the total amount spent in accommodation.

- 7 x 1: For each 7 paid nights in a Dorm there is a 1 night free bonus.

- Misti special group alternatives: offers alternatives and special promotions to groups. We are at your disposal to satisfy any specific needs your group may have and provide you with the most convenient options. If you wish to know the different alternatives for groups Misti Chill has to offer, please contact us at paraty @ gekohostel . com or call as +55 (0) 24 3371 2507.

- Up to 20% discount and free stay for Guides, Coordinators or Drivers! Free stays, preferential fares and commissions for Tourist Guides.

Notes: Discounts DO NOT apply to booking via Booking Engines or Systems such as HostelWorld and HostelBookers, or any other Intermediaries, Agencies, Agents or Associated Hostel. Discounts apply only for bookings made directly with our Hostel. Please check terms and conditions of all discounts and offers at our website.

Geko Tours

During your stay with us take advantage of some of the awesome activities we have to offer. Everything from eco-tours to beach-hopping, and don't forget scuba-diving! Check out some of the fun excursions below:

Jeep Tours - waterfalls, distilleries and Gold trail: Take part in an incredible adventure - visiting the famous National Park of Serra Bocaina with its preserved rainforest and breath-taking waterfalls. After that, check out the typical Cachaca (the Brazilian national liquor) distilleries before making your way up the historical Gold Trail, used during the -century to export gold. An all inclusive and informative tour!

Trindade: Visit this quaint fisherman village turned hippie town, which boasts some of Costa Verde's most beautiful beaches. You'll have the opportunity to trek in the rainforest to reach the Caixado Natural Pool - a small oasis in the middle of the jungle - perfect for snorkelling.

Praia do Sono: Mild trek through the Mata Atlantica rainforest to reach an authentic fisherman village with beautiful preserved beaches.

Schooner Tours: Enjoy a fantastic boat trip (pirate boat style!) in the bay of Paraty with its warm crystalline water perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Stop at some of the many deserted islands in the bay and explore the some pristine and untouched white sand beaches. A day to remember!

Paraty City Tour: Guided walking tour of the historical town of Paraty, passing by churches, colonial homes and monuments preserved from the XVIII century. Get a better idea of what life was like in this historical marvel!

Bike tours: Grab a bike and explore the different aspects of Paraty! You'll find flora and fauna, waterfalls and beaches, ruins and monuments - more than you can imagine. Choose your route and wander freely- it is bound to be an unforgettable experience.

Horseback Riding Tours: Explore the rainforest, waterfalls, distilleries and Gold Trail by horse. A unique way of enjoying what Paraty has to offer.

Kayak Tours: Try out oceanic kayaks in the gorgeous Bay of Paraty - visiting mangroves, islands and pristine beaches with stops for snorkelling.

Scuba Diving Trips and Courses: Dive in! Discover the Bay of Paraty underwater!

Diving trips, Courses and Discover Scuba - don't miss your chance to discover this unforgettable underwater world.

Events in Paraty

Paraty is a major cultural destination and host to several festivals. These are some of the more interesting and exciting events:

January: "Reveillon", NewYear is the most popular event in Paraty with a wonderful display of parties, fireworks, bands and more.

Folia de Reis (Traditional local Party): In Paraty, Folia de Reis starts December 8, day of Our Lady of Conception, and ends January 20. During this period groups of guitar players and singers gather to recite traditional Portuguese poetry.

February: Paraty's version of Carnival is much more traditional, less crowded and set in a utopian environment. It is closer to Venice's version than Rio's. In Carnival, masked blocos (carnival groups) along with children and adults in fancy dress and effigies of famous personalities parade through the city.

July: Paraty International Literary Festival - FLIP. During the party, national and foreign writers submit their books and theories to the public as well as participate in meetings reserved for discussions between the writers.

September: Paraty in Focus: International festival of photography with different workshops, exhibitions and samples.

October: Paraty International Film Festival: directors, actors and public from Brazil and abroad meet in Paraty to enjoy the best of local and foreign cinema.

November: Gastronomy Party in Paraty: Come and taste special dishes created by local chefs during the whole month of November and also from chefs from different Brazilian states that will come to Paraty for this event. Black Culture meeting: Black music, memory and poetry.

Special Packages

New Years' Eve 2010, "Reveillon" in Paraty

New Year's Eve in Colonial Paraty is celebrated in a very special way. New Year's Eve is considered the third most important event in the city's touristic calendar, second only to the International Literary Festival and Carnival.

Hundreds of people, almost everyone clad in white, get together at the prefect natural scenery of Praia do Pontal, to bid farewell to the year that finishes and toast for the coming one in a peaceful and harmonic ambience.

And it is also celebrated at other beaches of the district. Some of the bay islands also promote some special events that provide an eve full of attractions.

In the sky you can enjoy the fireworks scheduled for 12 am while in the sand beach, the devotees set offerings for Iemanja, the sea goddess. As the New Year comes, hope is rebirth creating a magical, unforgettable and exciting moment. One of tourist's favourite moments in Paraty.

In order to celebrate the coming of the New Year, some hotels and restaurants organize amazing parties that summon both locals and Brazilians and foreign visitors alike. To toast, they offer champagne glasses and special menus. There are also some parties held at travel and private boats in the Paraty bay.

NEW YEAR/REVEILLON Packages 2010

New Years 5 Nights Package

Up to 9 bed dorm, en-suite: price per person R$ 444 - 10% discount = R$ 399

Up to 6 bed dorm, en-suite: price per person R$ 612 - 10% discount = R$ 551

* We require 50% deposit to be paid in Advance.

Carnival 2010 in Paraty

Starting on the 11th of February 2010, Paraty hosts a Carnival that has a very different flavour from the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Colonial Paraty's version is much more traditional, less crowded and set in a utopian environment; it is closer to Venice's version than Rio's. In Carnival, Paraty's celebrations play on fantasies, with masked blocos (carnival groups) along with children and adults in fancy costumes and effigies of famous personalities. Costumes are black or white. They often aim (harmlessly) to scare the passers-by with skulls and deformed papier machê heads. While most of Carnival celebrations take place in the historic colonial district of Paraty, there are plenty of other events on the local beaches, including the Bloco de Lama (mud group), which traditionally starts from the Praia do Jabaquara and then goes around the town.

CARNIVAL Packages 2010

Carnival Package 5 Nights

Up to 9 bed dorm, en-suite: price per person R$ 444

- 10% discount for bookings in Advanced = R$ 399

Up to 6 bed dorm, en-suite: price per person R$ 612

- 10% discount for bookings in Advanced = R$ 551

* We require 50% deposit to be paid in Advance.

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