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View from the water of white colonial buildings, a church, and a small boat on the shore in Paraty, Brazil.

Luxury Costa Verde Tours made for you

Explore Brazil’s coastline through historic towns, secluded coves and coastal traditions

  • Coastal drive

    Journey along Costa Verde’s winding mainland road passing lush hillsides and stunning ocean viewpoints

  • Local specialties

    Explore Paraty, recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy

  • Caiçara culture

    Spend time with coastal communities, learning about artisanal fishing, forest plants, tides and heritage seafood cuisine

  • Coves and trails

    Explore Ilha Grande’s coastline by boat and the protected natural reserve of Núcleo Picinguaba on foot

Immerse yourself in coastal culture, island hopping and wild landscapes

Costa Verde is a long stretch of coastline in Brazil running between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Your journey follows one of Brazil’s most beautiful coastal routes, passing lush green shorelines, small coves and historic towns – with islands just offshore. Paraty, Ilha Grande and nearby Picinguaba are among the key places to explore.

Paraty is recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, with its historic centre at the heart of the experience. Its food culture has deep links with caiçara communities, who have lived by the sea for generations. Their knowledge spans fishing, farming, forest plants, tides and culinary traditions.

You’ll spend time with a local family, learning how ingredients like cassava flour, banana, seafood and cachaça are used to prepare dishes from the region. You can combine this tour in Paraty with a stop at Fazenda Bananal, a restored 17th-century working farm just outside town.

Ilha Grande directly translates as ‘large island’, and it lives up to its name with over 100 forest-fringed beaches to explore. There are no cars, so most exploring is done on foot or by boat. You can follow nature trails, travel between coves, snorkel in clear waters and relax by the sea. Lopes Mendes is a long, open stretch of sand where Atlantic swell creates powerful waves, making it one of the best spots for confident surfers.

One of our favourite ways to understand conservation in Costa Verde is through a private Picinguaba tour. Your guide will lead you through Núcleo Picinguaba, a protected coastal section of Serra do Mar State Park with forest trails, mangrove waterways and rich wildlife. Look out for birdlife along the way. And at Praia da Fazenda, unwind on a wide sweep of sand backed by dense Atlantic Forest.

  • A cobblestone street lined with white buildings featuring blue trim, lit by warm sunlight in Paraty, Brazil.
  • A calm, shallow stream with a sandy bank flowing through a dense, lush green tropical forest in Nucleo Picinguaba, Brazil.
  • Two people in aprons cooking in Brazil; one stirs a red sauce in a pot while the other sprinkles salt from a small bowl.
  • Close-up of a Magnificent Frigatebird in Brazil showing its black feathers, long grey hooked beak, and red throat pouch.
  • Boats moored in the water before the historic white buildings and green mountains of Paraty, Brazil.
  • Aerial view of a boat in blue water near a sandy beach and green forested mountains with low clouds in Costa Verde, Brazil.
  • An adult brown and white booby bird and a fluffy white chick resting on a rock by the sea at sunset in Brazil.
  • A woman seen from behind wearing a white crocheted top, looking at a bay with islands and mountains in Picinguaba, Brazil.
  • A hiker with a backpack and hat crossing a rocky stream by walking on a fallen log in a lush green forest in Brazil.

A word from one of our experts

Costa Verde is a place to take things slow. Enjoy peaceful coastal drives and learn about Paraty’s history, food culture and caiçara communities. I’d allow a few days for secluded beaches, private boat trips and hikes across Ilha Grande and Picinguaba.

Delfina Russo Travel Designer

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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When to visit Costa Verde

We especially recommend travelling along Costa Verde from June to September. Rainfall is generally lower during these months with daytime temperatures often in the mid-to-high 20s°C (around 75–85°F). September to November is a good time for birdwatching around Picinguaba. Costa Verde can be visited year-round, but as this is a forested coastline, rain is possible at any time. Higher humidity and heavier showers are more likely from December to March.

Paraty's historic centre

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