the beaches of paraty are second to none in rio de janeiro's state - combining beautiful greenish-blue water to lush green vegetation all around them.

while there are plenty of beaches reachable via car or trail, some of the most beautiful ones can only be reached via boat - easy to find via any of the local agencies in the center of town.

the 82 continental beaches in paraty are generally divided in five groups, based on their location and accessibility - this does not include the small beaches that dot the 65 islands in the bay, bringing the total to nearly 300 truly gorgeous beaches - ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.