The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

December 9, 2021 Yuk Petri

Named for a local swamp fish, Paraty sits on Brazil's southeastern coast, 125 miles south of Rio, with the Bocaino Mountains at its back. The small colonial town's center is a national historic monument with well-preserved buildings on its pedestrian-only streets. Take a boat trip out into the bay to the flotillas of islands and coves nearby. Explore sugarcane plantations and hike or take a train through Atlantica Forest. Keep an eye out for the monkeys that roam the cobblestone streets.
Restaurants in Paraty

1. Pao de Acucar Peak

Saco do Mamangua, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil http://www.bondinho.com.br
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 183 reviews

Pao de Acucar Peak

Reviewed By Jensitolino

The views from the top are magnificent and are worth the steep hike up to the top. To get to the start of this hike you can take a boat from Paraty Mirim for 250 reais (return) which takes approx. 20 minutes each way. Make sure you got plenty of water with you as you will need it. The walk to the top will take you between 60 and 90 minutes depending on your fitness. It's best to wear proper shoes for this hike. I wouldn't do this walk after it has rained as it would make it very difficult to not slip. You can't really go wrong on your way up as the path is narrow but easy to follow. You walk in shade 90% of the time but there may not be a single breeze until you reach the very top. It's worth the sweat once you stand on the top and look down.

2. Antigos E Antiguinhos Beach

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Excellent
80%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 128 reviews

Antigos E Antiguinhos Beach

3. Ilha dos Cocos Beach

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 32 reviews

Ilha dos Cocos Beach

4. Ilha da Cotia Beach

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 06700-525 Brazil
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 75 reviews

Ilha da Cotia Beach

5. Saco do Mamangua Beach

Estrada Parati Mirim Pedreira Praia do Engenho, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 765 reviews

Saco do Mamangua Beach

Reviewed By NewWorldSurfer - San Francisco, United States

Like most special places in the World, you pay dues to get there. If it is too easy it is ruined by overcrowding and inconsiderate people. The big issue here is the last 5 kilometers of the "road" to Paraty Mirim. Heavily washboarded and lots of mud. We made it in a rental car but if was rainy would be very easy to get stuck in the shin deep mud. 4X4 better, with higher ground clearance but lots do it in regular cars. Parking 20R for the day. The boatman would not go lower than 250R return despite dozens of boats and not so many customers. We are FIT travellers and refuse to go on tours with groups. This was true even before the Wuhan plague but all the more critical now. We did see the small bus so you can do it the cheap way for less than the cost of parking. The main beach was soso and crowded. You must hire boat to get to the world class beaches in the Saco (fjord) of Mamangua itself. The drive first suggested taking us to a beach with a restaurant which we declined. We bring our own cooler with food and deinks and asked for the best beach (which means undeveloped). Euginho Beach did not disappoint. Freshwater stream emerging from pile of rounbded rocks which meets the sea and very pristine sand , HUGE shade tree and restroom are only "facilities". and reef.

6. Paraty Bay

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil http://www.visitbrasil.com/en/atracoes/paraty-bay.html
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,862 reviews

Paraty Bay

Reviewed By Paulschimel

We had excellent tour to Paraty from Rio. Our tour guide/driver was Newton from C2Rio. The scenery on the drive is beautiful and Newton’s descriptions of the places and history were excellent. This is a great way to see the historical city of Paraty and area around Rio. This is a full day trip. Allow 5 hours travel each way and 4-5 hours in Paraty or stay in one of many available hotels.

7. Sao Goncalo Beach

Rodovia Rio Santos, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 682 reviews

Sao Goncalo Beach

8. Cachoeira do Toboga

Estrada RJ 165 - Km 8 Igreja da Penha, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,322 reviews

Cachoeira do Toboga

Reviewed By E8026HSrobertj - London, United Kingdom

We went on the waterfall/jungle tour with Jango Tours and the Toboga was one of our stops on the day. The surfers at this spot are insane, blindfolding themselves with leaves while flipping and sliding down the rocks on their feet! It is an amazing natural formation that is loads of fun to slide down a few times into the natural, cool pool. Don't miss the chance to do this if you're in the area.

9. Praia Brava

Trindade, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 360 reviews

Praia Brava

10. Saco da Velha Cave

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Saco da Velha Cave

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.