Serra da Bocaina National Park
Parque Nacional da Serra da Bocaina
An Atlantic Forest national park behind Paraty, with waterfalls, ancient trails and misty mountain forests, forming part of a World Heritage site.
A national park spanning Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states, covering about 100,000 hectares and rising from sea level to over 2,000 m. Large areas of Atlantic Forest are preserved, and the park is part of Paraty's World Heritage property. On the Paraty side, the Paraty–Cunha road leads to the park's edge, with waterfalls, the Gold Trail and viewpoints. Deep multi-day hikes along the Gold Trail (Trilha do Ouro) into the interior require a guide. Mountain weather changes quickly, and roads can be muddy in the rainy season.
Opening hours
All day (some trails require a guide)
Nearby sights
- Paraty Bay Schooner Tour
- Forte Defensor Perpétuo
- Cachoeira da Pedra Branca
- Praia do Jabaquara
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
- Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
- Casa da Cultura de Paraty
- Igreja do Rosário e São Benedito