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Explore Serra da Bocaina National Park (Bocaino Mountains National Park) on this 6-hour adventure from Paraty. Climb into a Jeep to barrel down rugged roads in search of pristine waterfalls like Tarzan Falls and Toboga Falls. Stop by a cachaça distillery to taste Brazil's national liquor during your trip down the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail).

The Saco Bravo Waterfall near Paraty, Brazil is located within the Juatinga State Ecological Reserve. A top local natural attraction, this waterfall forms a dramatic pool facing the sea. The challenging hike to the waterfall covers about 5 miles (8 km) and takes about 3 hours each way including a steep and challenging section through a forest. Adventurous and active travelers on this full-day tour have ample opportunities for photos and hike with an accredited guide (required for this hike).

We offer a practical and dynamic transportation by road, to Angra Dos Reis including the sea crossing by speedboat from Cais Santa Luzia to Abraao in Ilha Grande, in just 45 minutes. An experience with great cost benefit, which will facilitate your transfer between Paraty and Ilha Grande with total safety and comfort.

There are four beaches and a natural saltwater pool. This tour takes place in vans or minibuses, with guides specialized in history, ecology and "Caiçara culture" Enjoy your ride to Vila de Trindade after a 40-minute journey by road transport. Visit Praia do Cepilho and Praia Dos Ranchos, where you will stop for lunch at the fisherman's bar. Enjoy a swim in Praia Do Meio and take an optional 30-minute walk along the trail in the preserved Atlantic forest, to the natural pool of Caixa d'Aço, where the rocks form a pool in the middle of the sea. Swim, relax, snorkel and discover the various species of colorful fish and varied marine fauna. You can hire a boat in Praia do Meio to bypass the trail and take you to and from the natural pool. This must be paid in local currency directly to the operator. Upon returning from the natural pool, stop for an optional lunch at a typical fishermen's restaurant facing the sea.

See all the important landmarks in Paraty during this guided sightseeing tour. Stroll in the pedestrianized historic city center of this Portuguese colonial town on the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail) with commentary from a local guide. Visit the city's important colonial homes, museums and churches.

Paraty bay has a total of 65 islands. Leaving from Praia do Pontal, where Kayak Paraty is located, you can visit some of them by Kayak. Full of life and color. The closest ones are Ilha da Bexiga, Ilhas Duas Irmãs and Ilha dos Pombos (birds). Also enjoy the best panoramic views of the historic center from the sea, all of which are just a few minutes away by paddling. This tour is designed for non-sedentary people and practitioners of some sport activity (moderate physical level) if you want a lighter experience, see Paraty island and mangrove tour or Sunset tour Lots of wildlife, flora and fauna, beautiful islands and beaches, Nature, sport, fun and wonderful landscapes. An incredible experience where you can take beautiful pictures. We are waiting for you!

Step outside the colonial streets of Paraty and embark on a kayak tour. Join a small group and gently paddle through the mangrove forests searching for local wildlife such as wild birds and turtles. Stop at isolated beaches for a break and take in the scenery of Brazil’s wilderness before heading back to town.

Paraty is a popular coastal destination between Rio and Sao Paulo in Brazil. For a deeper understanding of this peaceful town, join this brief but diverse walking tour. Visit colonial churches, learn about Portuguese heritage including Portuguese royalty, see how sugar, gold, and coffee booms shaped the town, and taste cachaça, Brazil's national drink.

Explore Trindade, a charming fishing village on this 6-hour tour from Paraty. Follow your local guide on a trek through the lush rainforest to a naturally-formed swimming pool called Caixa d’Aço (Steel Box). Swim, snorkel, relax and explore Bocaino Mountains National Park on foot, then enjoy a seafood lunch (own expense) at one of Trindade's local restaurants. Snorkeling equipment is included in this tour.

Paraty, Brazil has a rich history. On this private guided walking tour of the historic center visit four churches, a cultural museum and workshop, colonial houses, and more to admire the beauty and learn the legends of this popular seaside destination.

Take a historic hike through Paraty’s Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

This is a project of human development and appreciation of ancestral indigenous culture. The provides visitors to recharge their energies and return to their life, motivated and inspired energies to follow their own life with more meaning and connection with their own essences, creativity and purpose. The Guarani indigenous have the opportunity to share their own culture and their own reality. In this way, non-indigenous people return to their own reality with a much broader view of what it means to be indigenous and with a more systemic view of the world. This project demonstrates that Paraty also offers an opportunity for unique anthropological experiences and contact with nature and the forest.

The rainforest is home to many secrets, including plenty of edible and medicinal plants. This wild food walk is a great way to learn more about these incredible plants while discovering more about the fascinating rainforest ecosystem. You’ll also have the chance to go for a refreshing swim in a secret freshwater swimming hole and enjoy a delicious light lunch made from foraged plants including fruits, flowers, mushrooms, and leaves.

You will take a dip in the wealth of history in the nature of the Serra da Bocaina! This experience will be an unforgettable walk, you will can take a pictures of amazing landscapes, discover the mistic of te famous "Caminho Do Ouro" . That has been restored and preserved their footwear sections, of the XIII and XIX century made by the slaves in te colonial times when connected Paraty to Diamantina.

The bike tour is through our city of Paraty taking you to know some of our city's sights and a little bit of our history. We will visit places like Morro do Forte, Historic Center, Fisherman's Wharf, all in good company cycling through Paraty!

By renting a bicycle, you can discover every corner of Paraty in a practical, independent and sustainable way. Explore Paraty's main attractions by cycling, customizing and creating your own itinerary. It takes 3 or 6 hours (depending on your preference) to discover all the charms of one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil by cycling. In addition to the bike, you get a helmet, padlock and a map. Our service team will offer the best tips and itinerary suggestions to make your experience unforgettable.

We board a shared speedboat that will take us to the paradisiacal Praia do Cuzeiro in Saco do Mamanguá (40 min. trip). We'll do the 466 meter ascent trail from base to the peak of the fantastic Sugarloaf Mountain. We will have a walk of 1:15 am, the trail can result from a difficult level with some steep stretches. Arriving at Pico, we'll have time to relax contemplating the landscapes we'll stay there for around 40 minutes. The return trip is a 40-minute descent to Praia do Cruzeiro, where we can enjoy a nice swim and maybe buy a lunch in a typical and traditional caiçara restaurant (there are no electronic payment, cash only, go prepared) . After this stop, we will return by fastboat to the Paraty pier. **Important** Minimum age for this activity 14 years Minors must present a document signed by their responsibles

Located in National Park "Serra da Bocaína" , this waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region, located 25km from the entrance to Paraty. The trail that gives access is very technical, despite not being too steep or too long, it is approximately 3km, covered in 2 hours at a leisurely pace through the protected forest. We will can watch a lush flora and many birds, we will reach the first fall and at the site of our first bath, where we will have a splendid view of the magnitude of this waterfall. We will can contemplate, relax a little for the follow another 15 minutes of walking to the second fall, from where, in addition to bathing in crystal clear water, we have our lunch and rest for the return trip.

Adventure travelers and nature lovers get both on this full-day guided hike to the summit of Pedra da Macela from Paraty, Brazil. At 6,037 feet (1,840 meters), this is one of the highest peaks in the region. A 1.5-mile (2.5 km) trail, through a distinct landscape where forested slopes and coastal areas transition, takes hikers to the summit in time to watch the sunrise over surrounding peaks. In clear weather, expect views of Paraty, Cunha, Angra, and Grand Island.

The bike tour is a quick and fun way to get to know the most interesting points of this world heritage city. You will can choose the time and we meet at Agencia Paraty Tours in the city center, where the professional guide is waiting to choose the best route together. Let's explore together all the charms of Paraty, making your experience unique and unforgettable.

The walk’s route has 3.6 km length, where a tour guide will be waiting for you to take the public transportation and start the hike surrounded by natural attractions and also leading you to an ecotourism environment. Firstly, you’ll see one of the most beautiful places located in Serra da Bocaina National Park with stunning views and great beauty. We’ll enjoy a variety of landscapes, different fauna species, and representative flora in Mata Atlântica. The tour guide during the excursion will provide information on the type of pavement, type of material found in the excavations, and characteristics of Mata Atlântica’s surroundings, as well as life and history related to that period of time. The tour experience is located close to Paraty-Cunha in the Vila do Penha community, where it is also possible after going down the paths, to visit the Cachoeira do Tobogã or the Alembic, Engenho do D’ouro (Optional)

Trek through the rainforest to Praia do Sono (Sono Beach) on this full-day guided tour from Paraty. Set out from Laranjeiras Village through the leafy jungle filled with native plant and animal life, learning about the area's history and natural resources from your experienced hiking guide along the way. After about an hour, reach Praia do Sono to relax and swim during several hours' free time before hiking back to your starting point. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.

Join our trip to discover the best beaches of Paraty, in the region of Trindade. It is part of Serra da Bocaina National Park, so you will find more than fifty well-preserved beaches, some which remain almost untouched by the hand of man. In this heavenly landscape, our tour TRINIDADE COVE will take to tour beaches like: Praia do Meio, Praia do Cachadaço, natural pool Cachadaço, Praia do Cepilho and Praia dos Ranchos, where we will hike through the "Mata Atlantica" or dive ourselves into its waters, to discover the life that lives beneath the surface.