Brazil walking route: Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Explore Brazil's most iconic destinations across 956.5 km, from Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches and Christ the Redeemer to the colonial charm of Ouro Preto and Paraty. This route connects São Paulo, South America's largest city, with some of the country's most culturally and historically significant locations.
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- Rio de Janeiro
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- Paraty
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Stops on this route
- Rio de Janeiro — Home to iconic landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana beach, and Ipanema
- Ouro Preto — Well-preserved colonial town nestled in the mountains of Minas Gerais
- São Paulo — Brazil's largest city offering intense cultural experiences
- Paraty — Tropical paradise along Brazil's Green Coast featuring forests, waterfalls, and coastal mountains
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit Rio de Janeiro during its famous carnival when the city is transformed into the party capital of the world.
- Tip
- In Iguazu Falls, view Devil's Throat Canyon from the Brazilian side's viewing platform to experience teeming sheets of water and a deafening roar.
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- Take boat trips along the Iguazu River or explore nearby paths and trails at Iguazu Falls.
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- In Paraty, stay in multicolored colonial houses that now serve as bed-and-breakfast accommodations in the historic center.
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- Visit the two colonial defense forts in Paraty's historic center that still boast original walls and cannons.
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- In the Pantanal, you are virtually guaranteed to see wildlife, unlike the Amazon rainforest. Capybara and Caiman are present in the millions.
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- Head into the jungle as soon as possible from Manaus to explore the Amazon rainforest wilderness.
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- Visit the Opera House and the Meeting of the Waters in Manaus, where two different colored parts of the Amazon River meet.
- Timing
- Visit Salvador during carnival to experience its intoxicating Afro-Brazilian culture and vibrant arts scene at their peak.
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- Explore the cobbled streets in Ouro Preto's old town to step back in time and see 18th-century churches dotted on hilltops.
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- In Chapada Diamantina National Park, visit the incredible blue waters of the Enchanted Pool and Brazil's highest waterfall at 380 meters.
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- Explore São Paulo's fusion of Italian and Japanese cultures through its art, culinary scene, and music.
Video on this route
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