Top Paraty Wildlife Encounters

New to kayaking? No problem. This guided kayaking tour of coastal areas and islands around Paraty, Brazil is designed for beginners. After brief instructions, hit the calm waters to visit Bexiga Island, Pontal Beach, Pigeon Island, the last mangrove within the city, and more. As you paddle, look for birds and other wildlife in coastal areas and forested slopes.

Follow in the footsteps of slaves from the 1700s on a tour of the Gold Trail (Caminho Do Ouro) in Paraty. Don’t worry about losing your way in the dense Atlantic Forest—let your guide take the lead so that you focus on spotting native flora and fauna, and learning about the rich history of the historic route.

Paddle a kayak through the bay of Paraty during this 4-hour eco-adventure through the wildlife-abundant mangroves of Paraty. After a safety briefing and orientation on dry land at Pontal Beach, follow an expert kayaking guide to pristine beaches, uninhabited islands, and mangrove swamps. Swim and snorkel at Rosa Beach and Malvao Island. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Saco do Mamanguá is known as the only Brazilian fjord, an arm of the sea that enters the mountains, offering a unique and spectacular landscape. From the top of Pico Pão de Açúcar, located in the fjord, you can admire all the beauty of the place and connect with nature in its purest state. This is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. In addition to the wonderful photos we will take from the top of the rock, you will experience a tour full of emotions. Don't miss the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful natural places in the world!

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.