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Como se locomover
Paraty é uma cidade tranquila e compacta, cujo centro histórico pode ser facilmente explorado a pé. As ilhas e praias vizinhas podem ser exploraazdas em passeios de barco – as
opções variam de animados barcos de festa em grupo a lanchas particulares – e diversas operadoras de turismo renomadas oferecem excursões pela selva ao redor.
Andar de bicicleta e a cavalo são maneiras agradáveis de explorar a região, e ambos podem ser facilmente organizados na cidade. A cidade fica a cerca de quatro horas de viagem do Rio de Janeiro. Ônibus confortáveis com ar-condicionado da empresa Costa Verde partem da rodoviária principal do Rio aproximadamente a cada 2 horas, e também há opções de traslados em grupo.
Use tênis confortáveis ou chinelos – as ruas de paralelepípedos não são adequadas para saltos altos – e cuidado ao caminhar, pois os paralelepípedos ficam escorregadios após as chuvas. Andar de bicicleta também é uma maneira popular de conhecer a cidade, e muitas agências oferecem aluguel de bicicletas.
(Paraty Bus Station)
Paraty’s bus station is located around 15 minutes’ walk from the historic center, in the notably less attractive ‘new town. Taxis are readily available, but will rarely be able to take you right to your door if you stay in the pedestrianised historic center – something to bear in mind when packing.
Long-distance and local buses. Regular buses to the beaches of Trindade leave from here.
Rua Jango Padua
Paraty 23970-000
Costa Verde
Comfortable, reliable & regular coach service from Rio (R$70). Tickets can be bought at the bus station on the day or safer in advance – allow plenty of time for queuing. Online ticket sales only with CPF (Brazilian Social Security number). Check availability in advance over public holidays here.
Aguia tour
Reliable private car and minibus transfers between Paraty and Angra, Sao Paulo, Rio and Minas Gerais. Contact Claudio Email Us (24) 99856-8537
Easytransfer group transfers from Rio and from Ilha Grande – the largest of the islands on the Green Coast.
Paraty tours
Boats
Andre of Barco Latitude
(smarter fishing boat type) speaks English Website / Email Us (24) 999999858 from R$600 / day low season including fresh fruits,water and snorqueling equipment.
A smaller, faster boat is “Protecao” by Sr Antonio (aka Tuico), takes 6 guests and is often found at the beginning of the harbour closest to the historic centre. Mobile (24) 92236296 (Portuguese only) approx R$ 100 per hour
Palombeta Speed Boat
Private speed boats, with English speaking guides, trips to nearby beaches and beauty spots such as Mamangua. Boats from R$700/Half day. Hotel pick up. Learn more here
Boat trips can be negotiated at the waterfront and quality vary’s significantly. Very few captains of the smaller boats for private charter speak English. See below for a few of those recommended.
If looking at the bigger boats don’t be shy about asking how many passengers will be aboard if taking a group trip aboard a fishing schooner, many are aimed at a youthful, party crowd – complete with free caipirinhas and loud music – while a few are more sedate affairs.
Transport terminal Rodoviaria de Paraty
Land Excursions
Paraty Explorer Website or Email
Cel: +55 (24) 9 9952 4496 and +55 (24) 9 9941 9178
Tours are led by an experienced and knowledgeable Embratur registered English speaking guides. All trips start and finish in Paraty and include
Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boat trip, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) inflatable board rental, Sea Kayaking, Green Coast Beaches hike.
Also highly recommended for Gold Trail and walking tours of the historic centre of Paraty is local guide Harry Cowan (fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish) Email Us cel +55 24 999733799
