Paraty’s preserved woods feature most of the original Atlantic Forest vegetation, protected by the steep hills of the “Serra do Mar”. the Atlantic Forest includes an enormous variety of plants such as orchids, bromelia , large trees like cedar and the local “Ipê” and “Jequitibá”. Amongst the animal species are monkeys, anteaters, foxes, deers, several birds and gorgeous butterflies.

Serra da Bocaina National Park is 134 thousand hectares, extending over the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, more than 35 thousand of which are in Paraty. The exuberant landscape allows to choose among several tracks, going through mountains, waterfalls, desert beaches where the native forest encounters the seashore. The routes can be followed on foot or on horseback, and some of the beaches can only be reached by boat, through the sea.

The road between Paraty and Cunha is known as the “Water Circuit”: The high mountain rivers give birth to waterfalls and cascades, forming natural slides, pools and wells. You can’t miss the gorgeous “Pedra Branca”, “Tobogã” and “bananeira” waterfalls.

Environment-friendly Ecotourism:

• Don’t forget to carry away with you all the garbage you produce.

• Don’t harm the environment producing marks or taking souvenirs from the forest.

Nature will thank you!