Top Experiences in Gold Path (Caminho do Ouro)

Enjoy a private and exclusive tour for your group through the incredible rainforest, swim in refreshing waterfalls and learn about native wildlife on this tropical adventure.

Discover the history of the emblematic Caminho Do Ouro and Estrada Real, and visit unique cachaça distilleries to observe the making of one of the most famous drinks in Brazil.

Choose your own departure time and place and define with our professionals the best itinerary to do with your group.

You will take a dip in the wealth of history in the nature of the Serra da Bocaina!

This experience will be an unforgettable walk, you will can take a pictures of amazing landscapes, discover the mistic of te famous "Caminho Do Ouro" .
That has been restored and preserved their footwear sections, of the XIII and XIX century made by the slaves in te colonial times when connected Paraty to Diamantina.

Experience Paraty´s unique combination of history, culture and nature on this fascinating tour in the forest on the mountainside behind the town. With your expert local guide, step back in time on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th Century to bring gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships to Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest you will stop at freshwater pools and waterfalls for a refreshing swim. You´ll also visit the thrilling Toboggan waterfall, a natural rock waterslide that you can slide down and the locals ´surf´down standing up! The tour finishes in a cachaça distillery where, before tasting the various types of cachaça, you will see at first hand how the Brazilian rum is still made the traditional way.

The tour departs from Paraty and heads out towards the vibrant Serra da Bocaina National Park, a vast area of protected Atlantic rainforest. Arrive at the park and hike through the tropical forest until you reach the stunning Pedra Branca waterfall, one of the most beautiful in the region. Take advantage of the breathtaking location and snap unforgettable photos for your holiday album.

Continue through the forest and learn about the rich biodiversity of the park, watching out for native species of bird along the way. With your guide, discover the park’s unique flora and fauna including the Jequitibá, one of the largest trees in the region. Afterwards travel to the village of Penha to visit the nearby Tobogã waterfall, where locals and tourists practice surfing on the rock. Admire this one-of-a-kind location as well as the natural pools of Poço do Tarzan and cool off from the humid weather with a refreshing dip in the water.

Stop for lunch at the traditional restaurante, cozy restaurant that sits beside the Pereque-açu River, and taste a selection of authentic delicacies to the region. Finally, visit Engenho D'Ouro Alembic to observe the process of cachaça making at a unique distillery to learn about and taste this beloved Brazilian beverage.

The best (and tastiest!) way to explore the Rainforest near Paraty is with foraging expert, Jorge, who has unrivalled knowledge of the edible local fruits, flowers and plants. This is a fascinating and fun day out for anyone interested in wild food or just curious about the Rainforest!