Walking the Gold Trail tour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English
Private transportation
Cachaça tasting at local distillery
English speaking state accredited tour guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch
Gratuities

Overview

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.

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BraZish James Joyce, 14, Porta de Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR
Casa Souza Paraty Varzea do Corumbe, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Casa Turquesa Rua Doutor Pereira, 50, Centro Histórico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Imperatriz Paraty Hotel R. Guapuruvu 731, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Lunna House Rua Imperatriz D Amelia, 184, Jabaquara, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Magias de Paraty Eco Pousada Rua Dos Jambos, 59 Portal, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Aconchego Rua Domingos G. de Abreu, n0 01, Centro Histórico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Aguas de Paratii Rua Pedro Stanisce 196, Parque Ipe, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Arte Urquijo Rua Dona Geralda 28, Centro Histórico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Caminho Do Mar Rua Jango Padua, 458, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Cheiro de Mar Rua Jose do Patrocinio, s/no, Ilha das Cobras, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR
Pousada Literaria de Paraty Rua do Comercio, 362, Centro Histórico de Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 28950-000
Pousada Malbec Rua Inconfidente Amaral Gurgel 60, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Mandaluz Rua F, N.345, Vila Colonial, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970
Pousada Mare Mansa Rua Dom Pedro 289, Bairro Jabaquara, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Pardieiro Rua Tenente Francisco Antonio 74, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Perto Do Centro Av. Octavio Gama 8, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Porto Imperial Rua Tenente Francisco Antonio S/No, Centro Historico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Recanto Jota Ge Rua Rita Ribeiro Gama 1116, Corner w/ Rua Beija-flor, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Valhacouto R. Benina Toledo do Prado, 616 - Centro, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Villa Del Sol Benedito Capitulino Martins Ramiro, 124, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada Villa del Rey Rua da Capela 66, Antiga Rua Cinco, 2 - Portal de Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada da Condessa Avenida Octavio Gama, 314, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada da Marquesa Rua Dona Geralda 99, , Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada das Canoas Avenida Roberto Silveira 63, , Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada do Ouro Rua Dr. Pereira 298, Historic Centre of Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Pousada dos Contos Rua Marechal Deodoro 1, , Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Recanto Kaya Avenida Jabaquara 1111, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Recanto da Praia Rua Imperatriz Tereza Cristina 29, Jabaquara, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Sandi Hotel Largo do Rosario, 1, Historic Center, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000
Selina Paraty Av. Octavio Gama, 390, Caborê, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR, 23970-000

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Meeting points

Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR

Paraty Bus Station, Colitur bus company counter

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cachoeira do Toboga

At the end of the walk the accredited guide will take you for a refreshing swim in waterfalls and freshwater pools. The highlight for many is the Toboggan, a large natural rock waterslide.

30 minutes
The Gold Path

Our state accredited tour guide will take you on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th century to transport gold out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships bound for Portugal. In addition to providing a fascinating scenario for guiding you through Brazil's history, the trail is also surrounded by Atlantic Forest. The guide will also talk you about this 'forgotten' forest and point out many trees and plants, some of which are edible! Please note that the Gold Trail is only accessible when accompanied by local state registered tour guide.

3 hours
Poco do Tarzan

Great place to stop for a refreshing swim in the Tarzan freshwater pool

20 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wear shoes that you are comfortable walking in (no high heels, no flipflops)

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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