BOCAINA

BOCAINA NATIONAL PARK

Created by decree in 1971 to preserve 100.000 hectares of Atlantic Forest between the coast of Rio de Janeiro State and São Paulo State. A wild area with two different entrances:

- By Bananal: A Historical city, 19th century architecture, and many old Coffee Farms. After range over the hills, we find the waterfalls and a marvelous view of Angra dos Reis Bay.

- By São José do Barreiro: Also a historical city from the 19th century. Ecological jeep rides and hikes along forest trails. The Santo Izidro Waterfall has 70m of height, and a natural "beach". Here, begins the GOLD TRAIL that ends at PARATI.

Enjoy, at least, three days in Bocaina National Park.

GOLD TRAIL

Three days crossing the Bocaina´s Mountain Range, walking literally "inside the jungle".
This trail was made by the slaves during the 18th century: it was necessary to flow the brazilian gold production off.

Wonderful waterfalls along the way. We offer the transportation, the guide, food (homemade cuisine), the simple house where you can sleep and all the support.

Arrive in Parati and enjoy its stone paving, old dwellings and Baroque churches.

PARATI

Parati with its fantastic historical and cultural richness intends to receive from UNESCO the title of Historical Patrimony of Humanity.

Old dwellings sheltering restaurants, bookstores, art galleries, preserved Baroque Churches, solemn buildings transformed into Cultural Centers, and in any corner or passageway in streets, a historical site, a spot that recounts and relives life in the city and the country.
Daily trips by car to the beaches in the surronding area or boat trips.