- Swimmer with Sea Star
- Tropical Fjordland Eco Lodge
- Fishing Village Approach – Kayaking Brazil
- Getting ready to launch from the village guest house
- Village Guest House – Kayaking Brazil
- Brazilian kitchen helper
- Floral Kayaking Mamangua Park
- Tropical Flowers Mamangua
- Rare Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey
- Tropical Traveling in Style!
- Ipanema Beach From Arpoador
- Brazil Tropical Kayaking
- Rare Golden Lion Tamarin
- Paraty Crest UNESCO Site
- Morning in Paraty
- Brazil Kayaking Fishing Village Approach
- Paraty Street Color
- Brazil Village School Teacher
- Brazil Tropical Flowers
- Rio de Janeiro Cristo Redentor
- Ipanema Beach
- Brazil Kayaking Trip Location Map
Brazil Sea Kayaking Adventure
BRAZIL - SEA KAYAKING THE COSTA VERDE
Discover some of the many wonders of Brazil on our newest trip. We’ve paddled all over the world and “perfect” is not a word we use lightly but 150 miles west of Rio de Janeiro on Brazil’s southern coast we’ve found an area that is very nearly perfect for sea kayaking. This is the Costa Verde, a verdant swath of Atlantic rainforest bordered by a warm aquamarine water that is protected from the open Atlantic by Ilha Grande, literally the Big Island. Steeped in history and rich with wildlife this area includes the UNESCO World Heritage site of Paraty and the Ecological Reserves of Juatinga and Cairucu.
Our journey starts with an exploration of Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s great cities that is preparing to host both the World Cup and the Olympics over the next few years. We’ll visit a few of Rio’s iconic sights and as well find some of its hidden treasures. Next we head to the beautifully restored colonial town of Paraty, once the terminus of the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Road) and our launch point for a paddling trip that takes us to Saco de Mamangua, Brazil’s tropical fjord and along a stretch of tropical coastline dotted with tiny fishing villages and exquisite beaches. With accommodations at comfortable eco-lodges and guesthouses, this boat supported trip blends comfort with a truly authentic sea kayak travel experience. Come with us and experience for yourself this magical corner of Brazil, a place where nature, fun and music are never far apart.
“ ..the Atlantic Forest is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the planet, and the Paraty area was deemed extremely important for the preservation of flora, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as climatic, hydrological and geomorphological factors that support these forms of life.” — UNESCO World Heritage Site Inscription
Our Brazil sea kayaking trip is led by Tofino Expeditions founder Grant Thompson.