The 5 Waterfalls & Trails in Paraty That Repay the Price

1.Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall near Paraty, swim in a natural ocean pool, in a max 10-person group with an English-speaking guide.

“This was the hardest hike I've ever experienced. I would suggest you do your research before embarking on this hike. Bring plenty of water! Hiking shoes/boots and walking sticks are a must. Please don't try this hike if you're not physically fit.”

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2.Gold Trail Atlantic Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Private 5-hour Gold Trail walk in Paraty with Atlantic Forest history, cachaça tasting, and waterfall swims at Toboga and Tarzan.

“Michael is a knowledgeable guide and made the tour fun. We learnt a lot about Brazilian flora and Paraty's history.”

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3.Gold trail adventure cultural hike BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

Paraty Gold Trail cultural hike in Brazil with a small group, Atlantic rainforest nature, Cachoeira de Tobogão, and Engenho do D'Ouro.

“Excellent city tour. The guide was very friendly. We walked through the historic center and he brought very interesting information. Good and cheap ride. Note: My mom can't go, and they made the refund on time, no problems.Auto-translated”

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4.Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $60Best value

A 6-hour jungle jeep ride from Paraty with waterfall swims, Paraty Gold Trail history, and cachaça distillery tastings, plus a bromeliad stop.

“it was fun swimming at the waterfalls. there was very little to nil information on the plants of the forest and the tour did not follow the itinerary and some items were left out completely (ie seeing the bromeliads and the big tree and learning about the history of the gold road”

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5.Gold Trail Rainforest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Hike Paraty’s Gold Trail in the Atlantic Forest, learn how gold shaped Brazil, ride a regular bus, and finish with an optional waterfall.

“Loved the guide’s local knowledge & it was great to learn about the rainforest trees & plants”

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