Escape to Trindade, the wild Atlantic Forest coastline village south of Paraty, and hike to Lagoinha do Leste — a breathtaking lagoon-and-beach combination backed by mountain forest that consistently ranks among Brazil's most beautiful and untouched beaches.
What to expect
Your 4×4 transfers you to Trindade, a bohemian coastal village 25 km south of Paraty, then your guide leads a 45-minute forest trail through primary Atlantic Forest — alive with butterflies, golden-lion tamarins and endemic birds — to the spectacular Lagoinha do Leste, a freshwater lagoon separated from a pounding surf beach by a narrow strip of pure white sand. You swim in both the calm lagoon and, conditions permitting, the open Atlantic, with the dramatic Serra do Mar mountains as a backdrop. On the return, your guide stops at Praia do Sono lookout for one of the most photogenic panoramas on the Costa Verde coast.
Good to know
Allow four to five hours for the full experience. Wear light hiking shoes, reef-safe sunscreen and bring plenty of water — the trail is moderate but exposed in places. Depart no later than 09:00 to ensure comfortable return before all-aboard. Book at least 48 hours in advance; group size capped at six for this private format.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Paraty — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Paraty
- Private Schooner Charter: Paraty Bay Islands & Hidden Beaches
- Paraty Colonial Heart: Private Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Centre
- Cachoeira do Tobogã & Sete Quedas: Private Jeep Waterfall Adventure
- Saco do Mamanguá: Private Boat into Brazil's Only Tropical Fjord
- Fazenda Murycana: Private Artisanal Cachaça Distillery & Gold Trail Lunch