Majestic Waterfalls
Paraty’s landscape within the Serra da Bocaina National Park is home to a diverse collection of waterfalls, many situated along the historic 18th-century Gold Trail. These sites feature unique geological formations, such as the natural granite slide at Cachoeira do Tobogã and the semi-submerged cave at Pedra que Engole. Visitors will find natural swimming pools, historical ruins of early hydroelectric plants, and access points through Pataxó indigenous territories.
A Cachoeira do Tobogã - Cachoeira da Penha
A large, smooth granite rock face that serves as a natural water slide into a shallow pool. It is located near the historic Penha Church and the Gold Trail.
B Cachoeira Pedra Branca
Features two distinct drops and deep swimming holes. The site contains the ruins of Paraty's first hydroelectric power plant.
Cachoeira do Tobogã - Cachoeira da Penha
A natural granite slide leading into a pool, situated adjacent to the colonial-era Caminho do Ouro. It is one of the most recognized landmarks in the Penha region.
Cachoeira Sete Quedas
A sequence of seven small cascades and natural pools accessible via a forest trail near the Graúna neighborhood.
Pedra que Engole
A unique geological formation in Trindade where water flows into a crevice, allowing visitors to slide through a small opening into a hidden cave beneath the rock.
Cachoeira
Natural cascade and swimming area located within the Atlantic Forest region of Paraty.
Poço do Tarzan
A deep natural pool located just upstream from Cachoeira do Tobogã, featuring a large overhanging rock and a rustic wooden bridge.
Iriri Falls
Located within Pataxó indigenous territory, this fall features a wide curtain of water and a shallow sandy pool suitable for swimming.
Cachoeira do Iriri
A secluded waterfall accessible via a short trail through the Iriri indigenous community near the Rio-Santos highway.
Cachoeira das Bromelias
A series of gentle cascades and clear pools surrounded by native bromeliads, located along the road connecting Paraty to Cunha.
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