Major city · Brazil
Paraty
Give Paraty 3 nights: one for the colonial centre, one for a bay boat trip, one for a waterfall or Trindade beach. Skip it only if you have under 2 days.
Paraty is a colonial port on the Costa Verde between Rio and São Paulo, with a car-free cobbled centre, a bay of islands and Atlantic rainforest waterfalls behind it. It is small, walkable and best in the dry months; most travellers come for 3 nights and use it as a base for Trindade and the bay.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (drier, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain and crowds), Carnaval and New Year
- Airports
- GIG · GRU
- Nights
- 3
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paraty190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paraty, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyParaty is generally safe for tourists; the real risks are uneven cobblestones, strong sun…
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (Long-distance bus from Rio takes about 4 h; most travellers arrive this way.).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is compact and pedestrian-only; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPrato feito (set lunch)R$30–55 (≈ US$6–11)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shopR$12–20 (≈ US$3–4)R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$50–100 (≈ US$10–19)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$450 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$900 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$400 (≈ US$75) · High R$800 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (Long-distance bus from Rio takes about 4 h; most travellers arrive this way.) · GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos (Bus from São Paulo takes about 6 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paraty: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is compact and pedestrian-only; walk everywhere. Local buses to Trindade and outlying beaches leave from the bus station (about R$3 to Trindade, check). Taxis and app cars handle the rest; a car is useful only for waterfalls and the Paraty–Cunha road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Rio de Janeiro full guide160 km (99 mi)99 mi (160 km) east of Paraty
From Rio de Janeiro: Bus, about 4–5 h each way, or a tour · Overnight better
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Trindade
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Local bus from Paraty bus station, about 40–50 min
Village beaches and natural pools; go early, last buses back fill up.
Angra dos Reis
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus or car along BR-101, about 1.5–2 h
Better as a stop on the way to Ilha Grande than a return day trip.
Mangaratiba
skipDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or car along BR-101, about 2 h
Mainly a ferry point for Ilha Grande; little to see in town.
Mambucaba
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Bus or car along BR-101, about 1 h
Quiet beach and river mouth; combine with the drive south.
Cachoeira do Tobogã and Pedra Branca waterfalls
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car or taxi up the Paraty–Cunha road, 20–30 min
Natural rock slide and pools; bring swimwear and go on a dry day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (Centro Histórico)
Walk to everything; cars are banned inside. Noisy at night and pricier.
Jabaquara
Beach side, 10–15 min walk to the centre; quieter, some hostels and pousadas.
Around the bus station / Av. Roberto Silveira
Cheaper rooms, easy bus access, 10 min walk to the old town.
Portal de Paraty / Caborê
Residential, 20 min walk in; good value if you have a car or don't mind walking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$300–550 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- High
- R$550 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 3 nights × R$450 | R$1,350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × R$400 | R$2,400 |
| Bay boat trip, half day, per person2 × R$150 · check | R$300 |
| Local bus to Trindade, one way2 × R$3 · check | R$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$418 |
| Trip total≈ R$766 per person per day, bed included | R$4,594≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in reais; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Prato feito (set lunch) | R$30–55 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Self-service buffet by weight, per kgcheck | R$60–90 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | R$12–20 (≈ US$3–4) / R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Caipirinha | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bottle of cachaça (distillery) | R$50–150 (≈ US$10–30) |
| 5 km taxicheck | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$50–100 (≈ US$10–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cobblestones are rough and uneven: wear flat shoes, not sandals with thin soles.
- At full moon and high tide, seawater floods some centre streets 15–25 cm deep for a short time.
- Book ahead for FLIP (Jul–Aug), Carnaval and New Year: beds sell out and prices jump.
- Agree the price before any boat charter or taxi ride.
- Rain is heavy Dec–Mar; trails and waterfalls can be unsafe after downpours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No embassies in Paraty; the US, UK and other consulates are in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rio → Paraty: about 4 h, several departures a day (check)
- Bus São Paulo → Paraty: about 6 h (check)
- Local bus Paraty → Trindade: about R$3 (≈ under US$1), 40–50 min (check)
- Bay boat trip, half day: about R$150 (≈ US$30) per person; agree the price first (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kon kar-TOWN)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYAY-roo)
10% service charge is usually already on the bill.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paraty. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (drier, cooler) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain and crowds), Carnaval and New Year · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GIG and GRU: bus times field-checked, transfer fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Matriz square, Santa Rita waterfront, Jabaquara beach, bus station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Igreja Matriz, Casa da Cultura, Forte Defensor Perpétuo) and eat pages with last orders.
- Boat-trip and waterfall fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialPrefeitura de Paraty
- officialCosta Verde Transportes
- secondaryWikivoyage: Paraty, revision 5237052 (CC BY-SA 4.0)