Testimonials

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'Original and off the beaten track'

Simon, Bristol, UK
3 of the very best days I could imagine in Paraty were two day hikes with Paddy to Sitio Sao Jose, up the Pau de Azucar in Saco de Manangua, and kayaking in the stunning Paraty bay. Really superb! Sincere congrats not only the original and off-the-beaten-track content of the trips (for example the Sitio which was fascinating, fantastic vision to work with this unique place) but also on achieving a rare guiding mix of great fun, humour, exercise, knowledge and professionalism.
Would highly recommend to anyone to take a trip with Paraty Explorer!

'Wonderful hiking experience'

Lox56, Bloomington, USA
'My 22 year old daughter and I (53 year old mom) had a wonderful hiking experience with Rodrigo of Paraty Explorer. The view from Mamangua was amazing, but it was also fun to hike through the forest and enjoy the peaceful beaches of the area.'

'An amazing insight into sustainable living'

Sean and Angela, Chicago, USA
'We had a fantastic day exploring the rainforest and the agro-forestry of the eco-farm. Michael was a great guide and made us feel really welcomed. He is fluent in Portuguese and is a native English speaker so was a great interpreter for us to get the most out of our visit with the family who run and own the farm. The family were lovely hosts and served us the tastiest lunch. The sons were very knowledgeable and could explain so much about the rainforest. It was truly amazing to see the family living in harmony with the rainforest. I totally recommended this tour to get a true insight into life in the rainforests in the region.'

'A superb day out'

Roland, London, UK
'Added to the pristine scenery and challenge of pulling yourself up the slopes on ropes, was the fun company of our guide, Mike aka Paddy from Paraty Explorer (google them, they don`t have an office), who gave us a good explanation of the local geography and flora and fauna, while also ensuring we make it safely up .... and down from the peak. All in all a superb day out and you can certainly reward yourself with a few caiprinias after returning home.'

'Highlight of my trip'

Heather, NYC, USA
'Excellent guides who are fun and inspiring and a wonderful hike'