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Outdoors Penha, Paraty

Cachoeira do Tobogã

An outdoor spot in Penha, Paraty, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Cachoeira do Tobogã in Penha, Paraty
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Why go

Smooth rock slide into a river pool in the village of Penha.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Paraty, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Caminho do Ouro, 1.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Penha
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Paraty, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Caminho do Ouro

    Guided hike on a stretch of the colonial stone road used to carry gold to the coast.

    Activity · 1.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Margarida Café

    Restaurant in the historic center with live music most nights and a mix of seafood and pasta.

    Food · 7.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Banana da Terra

    Chef Ana Bueno's restaurant cooking caiçara coastal recipes with local fish and plantain.

    Food · 8.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Igreja de Santa Rita

    Whitewashed 1722 church on the waterfront, the town's best-known landmark.

    Sight · 8.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Paraty Historic Center

    Car-free grid of 18th-century houses and cobbled streets, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Sight · 8.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Paraty Bay Schooner Tour

    Day cruise on a wooden schooner stopping at islands and coves for swimming.

    Activity · 8.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Cachoeira do Tobogã is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Paraty

Another curated outdoor spot in Paraty. See the full Paraty guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Paraty run from 27°C in July to 32°C in January; January is usually the wettest month. For Cachoeira do Tobogã itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Paraty from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Paraty weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Rod. Parati - Cunha, km8 - Penha, Paraty - RJ, 23970-970, Brazil
Coordinates
-23.21349, -44.79231
Destination
Paraty, Brazil

Cachoeira do Tobogã: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cachoeira do Tobogã?

Plan on about 2 hours at Cachoeira do Tobogã. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cachoeira do Tobogã?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Watch locals first; the rock is slippery.

Is Cachoeira do Tobogã free?

Yes, we list Cachoeira do Tobogã as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cachoeira do Tobogã?

Cachoeira do Tobogã is at Rod. Parati - Cunha, km8 - Penha, Paraty - RJ, 23970-970, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cachoeira do Tobogã?

Cachoeira do Tobogã appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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