Beaches, rainforest and colonial streets
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty
Ilha Grande to Paraty
Ilha Grande and Paraty sit about 56 km (35 mi) apart in a straight line, with Paraty to the west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty itinerary, a 9-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 56 km · 35 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Ilha Grande most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules. Sailings can vary by season.
Transfer vans and buses run from Rio to the Ilha Grande ferry docks (about 2.5 hours) and on to Paraty. Ilha Grande has no cars, so you walk or take water taxis; in Rio, use the metro and ride-hailing apps.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Paraty
Colonial port town of whitewashed churches between green mountains and a sheltered bay. Stay 3 days.
Paraty Historic Center
Car-free grid of 18th-century houses and cobbled streets, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Paraty Bay Schooner Tour
Day cruise on a wooden schooner stopping at islands and coves for swimming.
Trindade
Fishing village with beaches and the Piscina Natural do Cachadaço, a tidal pool under boulders.
Alambique Maria Izabel
Small family cachaça distillery on the bay, with tastings by the sea.
Banana da Terra
Chef Ana Bueno's restaurant cooking caiçara coastal recipes with local fish and plantain.
Igreja de Santa Rita
Whitewashed 1722 church on the waterfront, the town's best-known landmark.
Before you leave Ilha Grande
Car-free island of Atlantic rainforest and beaches, based in Vila do Abraão. Stay 2 to 3 days.
Lopes Mendes
Long white-sand beach on the ocean side, reached by trail or boat plus a short walk.
Pico do Papagaio
982 m peak shaped like a parrot's beak, with a steep forest trail and wide views.
Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct
Ruins of a 19th-century quarantine station and a stone aqueduct on a short trail from Abraão.
On this curated route
Where Ilha Grande → Paraty sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Paraty to Ilha Grande is the same 56 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in September, when Paraty averages highs 3°C warmer than Ilha Grande.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Grande high | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Paraty high | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Ilha Grande rain | 227 | 184 | 177 | 101 | 64 | 44 | 47 | 39 | 66 | 120 | 192 | 214 |
| Paraty rain | 228 | 181 | 167 | 92 | 61 | 43 | 48 | 38 | 63 | 120 | 176 | 203 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Paraty month guides.
Ilha Grande to Paraty: questions travelers ask
How far is Ilha Grande from Paraty?
Ilha Grande is about 56 km (35 mi) from Paraty in a straight line, with Paraty to the west. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Ilha Grande to Paraty?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Ilha Grande to Paraty?
Our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty itinerary includes this leg. Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty runs about 9 days across 3 stops, best in Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov.
Getting to Ilha Grande
Guides for both ends
- Ilha Grande travel guide
- Ilha Grande weather best time to visit
- Paraty travel guide
- Paraty weather best time to visit
Paraty by month
Plan Ilha Grande → Paraty with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.