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What to do in Paraty when it rains
Rain is part of the tropics, and in Paraty it rarely lasts all day. A wet spell isn't a lost day — some of the town's best experiences are better in the rain. Here's what I tell guests.
Rain is part of the tropics, and in Paraty it rarely lasts all day. A wet spell isn't a lost day — some of the town's best experiences are better in the rain. Here's what I tell guests.
By Bianca · 2026-03-10
Summer especially brings afternoon downpours that pass as fast as they arrive. Have a plan for the grey hours and you'll find the rain adds atmosphere rather than ruining the day.
Counter-intuitive but true: the waterfalls and the Sete Quedas pools are more dramatic when it's raining, the forest greener and mistier, and the trailside restaurant stays open and cosy. Skip it right after a heavy storm (currents rise fast), but a steady rain is a fine time to go — just wear grippy shoes.
A rainy afternoon is the perfect excuse for the cachaça trail — a distillery tour and tasting keeps you dry and warm. Or book a cooking class to learn a moqueca, or simply settle into a café for coffee and pão de queijo and watch the streets glisten. The old town is beautiful wet, the cobblestones shining under the lamps.
Duck into the churches and the Casa da Cultura, browse the galleries and boutiques, or catch whatever's on if you're here during a festival. Paraty's indoor culture is richer than its size suggests — a grey day is a good day to find it.
And honestly? Sometimes the best rainy-day plan is the deck at Cantinho do Marinheiro with the rain on the roof, a hot tub in the Chalé Master, a book, and nowhere to be. The storm blows through, the bay reappears, and you head out for the evening. Rain in Paraty is rarely a whole day — and never really a wasted one.
Pick your chalet and check live dates on Airbnb, or message Bianca first — she'll help you plan transfers, tours, and the little details.