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In Paraty, you can go trecking across the "Golden Path", the one used by the slaves to bring the gold from far Minas Gerais province to the port of Paraty. You can do water sports at the beach, play beach volleyball, surf... well, there are a lot of sportive things to do.
In my oppinion, however, the most exciting is diving. There are some beautiful tropical fishes in the Bay of Paraty (not so beautiful as indic-pacific species, but beautiful anyway), and they teach you how to dive, in "courses" that you can arrange next to the pier.
Equipment: The societies that teach how to dive, and the ships that lead to these programs, have the necessary equipment. Sometimes, the price of the tour doesn't include a part of the equipment, so you should talk first about things included in the price.
Written Jan 21, 2005
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Again, this was an amazing way to experience eco tourism in Parati. Beware - some of the trails you walk on will be wet and slippery and you will be crossing some flimsy bridges. Watch out for fire ants and mosquitos. Make sure you go with guides who are familiar with the terrain.
Equipment: Eco Paraty provides a lot of tours for hiking or swimming.
Written Jan 25, 2004
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We joined a hiking tour to see some cachoeiras (waterfalls) in Parati. I would highly recommend doing this when in Parati, however be prepared for a seriously strenuous activity. The tour took almost 8 hours and we visited several waterfalls and tasted cachaca at rustic distilleries along the way. This was grueling exercise in the heat and humidity, but well worth it!
Equipment: Must have comfortable, closed shoes for hiking. Do not wear hiking sandals - someone on our tour was bitten by giant red ants on his foot!
Written Jan 25, 2004
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