Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Distilleries by Paraty Tours
Waterfalls, wild jungle, and the story behind Brazil's most iconic spirit — all in one unforgettable ride from Paraty.
This Jeep tour from Paraty takes travelers deep into the Serra da Bocaina National Park, one of Brazil's most important Atlantic Forest reserves, where waterfalls, native flora, and traditional cachaça culture converge into a single half-day adventure. The journey is rated moderate in difficulty and is well suited for curious, active travelers looking to move beyond the historic center.
Departing from Paraty, the route passes through protected forest corridors before reaching Pedra Branca Waterfall, a cascade of clear mountain water set within dense native vegetation. Licensed guides introduce visitors to key species along the trail, including bromeliads, bamboo, and the remarkable Jequitibá, a tree that ranks among the largest in the region.
The tour continues to the village of Penha and the Tobogã Waterfall, where locals have long practiced stone surfing — a natural slide down smooth rock faces into refreshing pools below. Tarzan's Pot, a series of natural swimming holes nearby, offers a quieter spot to cool off before heading to lunch.
The afternoon brings a stop at Engenho Do Ouro, a traditional restaurant serving regional dishes made from local ingredients, followed by a guided visit to an artisanal cachaça distillery. At the alambique, visitors observe the full production process and sample aged varieties and flavored liquors that have made Paraty's cachaça famous across Brazil.
Tour Highlights
Swim beneath Pedra Branca Waterfall, a pristine cascade inside Serra da Bocaina National Park.
Walk forested trails and discover native Atlantic Forest species, including giant Jequitibá trees and bromeliads.
Experience Tobogã Waterfall, where the local tradition of rock surfing has drawn visitors for generations.
Visit an authentic alambique to witness artisanal cachaça production and sample aged and flavored varieties.
Learn about the historic Caminho do Ouro, the colonial gold trail that once connected the interior to the coast.
Enjoy a regional lunch at Engenho Do Ouro, featuring traditional dishes and local culinary heritage.
Take in panoramic mountain views over the historic city of Paraty during the jeep ride through the hills.
Itinerary
The tour departs from a central meeting point in Paraty aboard a rugged open-top jeep. The route climbs into the hills surrounding the historic center, offering early panoramic views of the coastline and colonial rooftops below.
Guests arrive at one of the park's most scenic waterfalls, where a short trail through Atlantic Forest leads to the cascade and its natural pool. Guides point out native flora and bird species along the way, including bromeliads and the towering Jequitibá tree.
The jeep continues to the village of Penha, where the Tobogã Waterfall is known for its smooth rock slides into clear pools below. Nearby, Tarzan's Pot provides a calmer setting for swimming before the tour moves on.
Guests stop for a traditional meal at a regional restaurant set within the historic landscape of the gold trail. The menu features authentic local dishes prepared with ingredients tied to the area's culinary heritage.
The final stop is a working artisanal distillery where guides explain each stage of cachaça production, from fermented sugarcane to aging in wooden barrels. Visitors sample a selection of the region's most recognized varieties and flavored liquors before returning to Paraty.
What Is Included
Included
- Licensed local guide throughout the tour
- Jeep transport for the full itinerary
- Entry to Serra da Bocaina National Park trails
- Guided visit to the cachaça distillery with tasting
- Traditional regional lunch at Engenho Do Ouro
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional beverages beyond the tasting
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Important Information
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