Jabaquara Beach
Calm sea with black medicinal mud. Starting point of the famous Bloco da Lama during Carnival.
Beaches
Discover Paraty’s beaches and plan your visit with practical information.
31 beaches in the guide
Beaches
Pontal Beach
Direct view of the colonial skyline. The best angle to photograph Paraty at dusk.
Paraty-Mirim
Caiçara village from the 19th century. XVII. Gateway to Saco do Mamanguá.
Trindade — Set of Beaches
Cepilho (surfing) → Meio (swimming pools) → Ranchos (restaurants) → Cachadaço (natural pool). Four beaches in one destination.
Praia do Sono
Starting point of the Juatinga Crossing. Camping on a 1 km wild beach with an active caiçara community.
Praia do Antigo & Praia dos Antiguinhos
Wild stops on the way between Sono and Ponta Negra. Great for snorkeling between rocks.
Ponta Negra Beach
Remote caiçara village within the Juatinga Reserve. No electricity, no signal — just crystal clear sea and living culture.
Prainha da Praia Grande
Quiet refuge 15 minutes from the center. Arrive by car, walk 5 minutes and find an almost empty beach with clear water.
Pelado Island (via São Gonçalo)
Three beaches, crystal clear water and seafood straight from the sea. Only by boat. Worth every minute.
Praia Grande Beach
The busiest and most structured outside the urban center of Paraty. Fishing village with active shops, restaurants and kiosks. From the pier there are boat trips to nearby islands, mainly Ilha do Araújo — a…
São Gonçalo Beach
One of the largest and most beautiful beaches in Paraty, with a deserted shore (no buildings) despite the active kiosks.
São Gonçalinho Beach
Small cove right next to São Gonçalo Beach, with a small strip of sand and calm, crystal-clear waters.