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Beaches in Paraty
Paraty's bay holds dozens of beaches — some a short drive away, some reachable only on foot or by boat. Here is how to pick the right one for the day you have in mind.
Paraty's bay holds dozens of beaches — some a short drive away, some reachable only on foot or by boat. Here is how to pick the right one for the day you have in mind.
Think of Paraty's beaches in three groups: the easy ones you can drive to, the wild ones you hike or boat into, and the island coves you reach by schooner. The best trips usually mix all three across a few days.
For a low-effort beach day, Praia Grande is the local default — a wide, calm strip about ten minutes from the center with kiosks selling fried fish and cold beer. Praia do Pontal, just across the river from the historic center, is the closest of all and good for a sunset caipirinha. Praia do Jabaquara, a short walk north, is shallow and family-friendly — and the stage for Carnival's famous bloco da lama (mud block).
Praia do Sono is the region's most beloved hike-in beach — a rustic, car-free crescent reached by a forest trail (or a short boat) with no roads and a barefoot pace. Down the coast, the village of Trindade strings together several beaches and the celebrated Piscina Natural, a rock-rimmed natural pool you snorkel in. Both reward the extra travel with far fewer crowds than the roadside beaches.
The bay's 65 islands hide the coves that make Paraty famous — Praia da Lula, Saco da Velha, Praia Vermelha, the beaches of Ilha Comprida — most with no road access at all. The way to see them is a schooner or speedboat tour, stopping to swim and snorkel between islands. For something singular, Saco do Mamanguá — a tropical fjord — is a paddle-and-hike world of its own.
Ask Bianca which beaches are best on the day — wind, tide, and season all move the answer around, and she'll steer you to the calm water.
A laid-back beach village and the Piscina Natural.
Hike in, switch off — no cars, no rush.
Brazil's tropical fjord, by kayak and on foot.
A car-free island of legendary beaches.
Schooner vs speedboat, and how to choose.
When you want fresh water instead of salt.
Pick your chalet and check live dates on Airbnb, or message Bianca first — she'll help you plan transfers, tours, and the little details.