Swap Paraty’s colonial streets for a day of waterfalls, distilleries and restored stretches of the Old Gold Trail. This 6-hour jeep tour through Serra da Bocaina delivers easy hikes, swimming holes and authentic cachaça tastings.
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You climb into a rugged 4x4 as the morning light threads through Atlantic Forest canopy; the Jeep hums, tires crunch on dirt, and the forest leans in like a curious neighbor. Over six hours you trade Paraty’s cobblestone calm for hidden pools, old distilleries and stone-paved Gold Trail sections where every bend reveals another slab of history.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks of 5–40 minutes on uneven ground and easy stair-like stone paths.
Wildlife
History
The Caminho do Ouro sections around Paraty were expanded between the 17th and 19th centuries to move gold and goods to the coast; many stone pavements and drainage works survive within Serra da Bocaina.
Conservation
Much of the route crosses or borders protected areas—stick to marked paths, avoid leaving trash, and support local distilleries and restaurants that practice small-scale, low-impact production.
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Wear closed-toe, grippy shoes
Rocks around waterfalls are slippery—trail sections are short but uneven, so hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers help prevent slips.
Bring cash for tastings and snacks
Small distilleries and roadside restaurants often prefer cash for tastings, souvenirs and local snacks not included in the tour price.
Insect protection is necessary
Apply DEET or Picaridin repellent before stops in the forest—mosquitoes and biting insects are common, especially near pools and in the evening.
Plan for summer showers
If you visit December–March, carry a lightweight rain shell—trails can be wet and muddy after tropical downpours.
Sturdy trail shoes
Grip and foot protection for wet rock, short hikes and jeep entry/exit.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
Many stops include natural pools and a swim; quick-dry gear speeds comfort after dips.
summer
Insect repellent
Protects from mosquitoes and biting insects around forested waterholes.
Light rain jacket
Compact protection against sudden tropical showers on the Paraty–Cunha road.
summer