Cedro Island Iriri Waterfall Tour: Paraty Indigenous Crafts

Island, waterfall and indigenous village in one morning

A five to six hour tour from Paraty combines Cedro Island, one of the region's most beautiful, with a visit to an indigenous reserve, where you bathe in the Iriri waterfall and see traditional crafts. Private transportation picks you up in town. A boat makes the short crossing to the island, and a guide leads the walk through the reserve. Lunch is at Nelson Bar on the island under an almond tree.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island visit and indigenous reserve walk

• Depart from Paraty by van
• Arrive at Praia do Iriri or CãoMorto beach
• Boat crossing to Cedro Island
• Visit main beach of Cedro Island
• Enjoy calm, crystal clear water
• Lunch at Nelson Bar under almond tree
• Visit secret beach via easy trail
• Boat returns to mainland at Iriri Beach
• Walk inside indigenous reserve
• Visit Iriri waterfall for bath
• See indigenous crafts
• Return to Paraty city

The experience

The day starts with a van pickup in Paraty heading toward Praia do Iriri or Cão Morto, calm beaches where the boat waits. The crossing to Cedro Island takes five to ten minutes and stays quiet and protected. Once there, you have roughly three hours to walk the main beach, swim in clear water, and discover a secret beach on the far side via an easy trail. Lunch happens at Nelson Bar, a simple spot under the remains of an almond tree where the island's main beach curves away.

After the boat returns you to the mainland, the tour moves into the Pataxó indigenous reserve at Iriri Beach. A walk through the village itself shows how the community lives, and then you reach the Iriri waterfall: fresh water dropping into a natural pool where you can swim. The reserve also has crafts on display. If you want to try activities like a pottery wheel, painting, or archery, those can be arranged in advance and cost extra. The return to Paraty closes out the afternoon.

What’s included

• Private van transportation from Paraty to the departure beach.
• boat crossing to Cedro Island.
• lunch at Nelson Bar on the island.
• guide throughout the tour.
• entry to the indigenous reserve and Iriri waterfall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jango Tour Paraty

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend most of your day on Cedro Island itself with swimming and lunch included, and you're ready for a full 5–6 hour outing that combines beach time, a short boat crossing, and a walk to the island's quieter side.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long do we actually spend swimming and relaxing on Cedro Island?

Cedro Island gets roughly three hours of the five to six hour tour, which includes time to walk both the main beach and the secret beach on the far side of the island via an easy trail, plus lunch at Nelson Bar.

Is the boat ride rough, or is it calm water the whole way?

The crossing from the mainland to Cedro Island takes five to ten minutes and stays quiet and safe. The beaches you depart from (Praia do Iriri or Cão Morto) are chosen because they have no waves.

What exactly is the indigenous reserve visit, and do we have to pay extra?

The Pataxó village at Iriri is part of the tour route. You walk through it and bathe in the Iriri waterfall inside the reserve, and crafts are on display to see. Hands-on activities like pottery, painting, archery or prayer house visits can be arranged beforehand and require separate payment.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included and happens at Nelson Bar on Cedro Island, served under an almond tree on the main beach. Drinks and other food are not included.

What time does the van pick me up, and where?

Private van pickup is included from your location in Paraty. The exact pickup time depends on your hotel or meeting point and should be confirmed when you book.