Things to do in Paraty
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Paraty Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkel Mask & Island Beaches★ 4.91 (1,436) · 5h
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Paraty: Private Boat Tour with Custom Route & Snorkeling★ 4.99 (467) · 5h–6h
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Paraty: Jeep Waterfalls, Tobogã Slide & Cachaça Tasting Tour★ 4.77 (317) · 5h–6h
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Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls, Cachaça Distillery & Gold Road★ 4.93 (309) · 4h–5hUS$ 28View ›
Paraty Bay: Schooner Tour with Swim Stops & Lunch★ 4.85 (288) · 5hUS$ 41View ›
Paraty: Private Waterfalls 4x4 Tour & Cachaça Tasting★ 5.00 (284) · 5h–6hUS$ 297View ›
Paraty: Mangrove Kayak Tour with Beaches & Islands★ 4.96 (256) · 4hUS$ 55View ›
Paraty: Private Horseback Riding & Serra da Bocaina Ranch★ 4.99 (143) · 4hUS$ 115View ›
Trindade Beaches & Natural Pool from Paraty: Guided Day Trip★ 4.88 (112) · 5h–6hUS$ 38View ›
Paraty: Kayaking Mangroves & Capybaras with River Views★ 4.88 (99) · 2hUS$ 37View ›Lowest price (5)
Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls and Cachaça DistilleriesThis six-hour jeep tour from Paraty takes small groups into Bocaina Mountains National Park to visit waterfalls, distilleries and the historic Gold Trail. The guide speaks English or Portuguese, and children from age three are welcome. You'll drive rough terrain to Pedra Branca Waterfall, walk to two working cachaça distilleries where you taste several varieties, hike to Toboga Falls (a natural waterslide), and spend an hour at Tarzan Falls with its rope swing and deep pools. Lunch at a local restaurant is optional and not included; the meeting point is in central Paraty, with no hotel pickup.Is it for me?The meeting point is in central Paraty with no hotel pickup, so this tour works best if you're staying within walking distance of the town center or can arrange your own way there. The jeep does the mountain driving for you, which means you skip the rental car and the navigation — you just show up and ride.
Sunrise paddling in Paraty: Canoe and kayak in the BaySunrise paddling in Paraty is a guided canoe or kayak activity on the calm waters of the Bay of Paraty, lasting three and a half hours, with a live guide speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian. The guide leads you through mangrove channels, past islands and beaches, or along the waterfront in a route similar to a gondola tour in Venice. Safety equipment and snacks are included; children are welcome from age 14.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Paraty without a car and want to get on the water at dawn — the guide meets you at the launch point in town, so you don't need transport to the start, and the three-and-a-half-hour paddle fits before the day's heat and crowds arrive.
Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak hike from Paraty: Tropical fjord viewsThis full-day hiking and boat tour from Paraty takes you by speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil's only tropical fjord, where you hike Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak with a local English-speaking guide for panoramic views of the bays and rainforest-covered mountainsides. The hike takes about 1 hour 20 minutes up; after descending, you swim and have lunch at a beach restaurant on Cruzeiro Beach before returning to Paraty by boat. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, and moderate fitness is necessary for the steep terrain.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day hike and swim combined in one trip—the speedboat from Paraty and English-speaking guide are included, so you're not coordinating separate services.
Guarani Indigenous Village Tour in Paraty: Culture & NatureIf you’re looking for something real near Paraty—something that goes deeper than sightseeing—this day with the Guarani offers honest connection, nature, and new perspective. You’ll come away with stories you can’t find in any guidebook.
Paraty waterfalls tour: Tobogan slide and cachaça distilleryA private 3-hour jeep tour from Paraty takes you to Tobogan and Tarzan waterfalls in the Penha neighborhood, where you spend about two hours swimming and sliding down the famous natural waterslide, then visits Alambique Engenho D'ouro for a guided cachaça tasting and the Church of Penha. The tour includes transportation and a Portuguese-speaking guide; an English-speaking guide is available for an additional $50 paid at the end of the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to spend most of your afternoon in the water rather than moving between many stops — the two-hour waterfall window and the private jeep mean you control the pace at Tobogan without waiting for a larger group to finish.
