Marinas in Paraty (Brazil): getting there, harbour info and sailing destinations

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Paraty lies on the Costa Verde in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro, on the Baía da Ilha Grande. Here you can read how to get to the marinas in Paraty, where the berths are, where to shop and park, what the sailing weather is like, which destinations lie nearby and what skippers should know.

Where are the berths in Paraty?

In Paraty, yachts lie mainly in three marinas, lined up next to one another in the Praia Boa Vista district, south to south-east of the old town: Marina Porto Imperial at the far western end, BR Marinas Paraty about 800 metres further east, and Marina Farol de Paraty at the eastern end of Praia Boa Vista, about 1.1 kilometres as the crow flies from BR Marinas Paraty. From all three marinas it is between roughly 1.4 and 2.2 kilometres to the old town.

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Feature	Marina Porto Imperial	BR Marinas Paraty	Marina Farol de Paraty
Location	Praia Boa Vista district, west side	Praia Boa Vista district, centre	Praia Boa Vista district, east end
Address	Rodovia Rio–Santos, km 578	BR-101, Boa Vista	BR-101, km 575.5
Water berths	220, for motor boats up to 100 feet	75, on floating pontoons	over 300 on three piers and on buoys
Places ashore	280, covered	25, up to 32 feet	Yard and shed
Crane and boatyard	Travel lifts of 50 and 75 t, minor repairs	–	no maintenance in the marina
Fuel station	yes, for boats and cars	yes	–
VHF channel	–	68 or 16	–
Phone	+55 24 3372-1313	+55 24 3371-1593	+55 24 97402-1090

Arriving for the start of your trip in Paraty

You can reach Paraty from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo via the Rio–Santos coastal road, by car or long-distance coach.

From Rio de Janeiro airport to Paraty

Rio de Janeiro's international airport is RIOgaleão. From there, you first travel to Rodoviária Novo Rio, the long-distance bus station in Santo Cristo, Avenida Francisco Bicalho 1. Scheduled and express buses stop at both terminals at the airport, and there are also taxis, ride-hailing apps and car hire desks.

From Rodoviária Novo Rio, the bus company Costa Verde runs services to Paraty, currently (November 2026) twelve times a day between 4 am and 9 pm. The buses arrive at the Terminal Rodoviário de Paraty, the bus station on the edge of the town centre. From there, it is about 1.3 kilometres as the crow flies to Marina Porto Imperial, about 1.9 kilometres to BR Marinas Paraty and about 2.7 kilometres to Marina Farol de Paraty.

By car or bus

By car, you can reach Paraty from Rio de Janeiro and from São Paulo via the Rio–Santos coastal road, the BR-101. All three marinas lie directly on this road to the southeast of the town, and their addresses give the road kilometre. To get to BR Marinas Paraty, continue for another 3.5 kilometres after the roundabout towards Ubatuba and turn off at the sign after the Shell petrol station. From São Paulo, the bus company Reunidas Paulista runs services to Paraty, also as far as the Terminal Rodoviário.

Parking

Marina Porto Imperial has its own car park. Marina Farol de Paraty also has a large car park, and you can get a space with short notice. There is also a charging station for electric cars there.

You should not drive into the old town, as cars are not allowed there. Car parks are located on the edge of the old town, for example on Rua da Capela, Rua Fresca, Alameda Princesa Isabel and Rua Aurora.

Showers and sanitary facilities

Customer washrooms and changing rooms are available at Marina Porto Imperial and Marina Farol de Paraty. Porto Imperial also has a sauna and a gym.

Shopping for the trip

Paraty's supermarkets are in the town between the old town and the bus station. From Marina Porto Imperial, the Édinho supermarket is about 800 metres away as the crow flies, while Rede Market and Supermercado Carlão are about 1.1 to 1.2 kilometres away. From BR Marinas Paraty, these supermarkets are about 1.5 to 1.8 kilometres away, and from Marina Farol de Paraty about 2.4 to 2.5 kilometres. For a big shop, a car is therefore a good idea; a second branch of Rede Market is in the west of the town, about 1.7 kilometres from Porto Imperial.

Marina Porto Imperial itself also has a delicatessen, shops for everyday needs and a snack bar.

Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services

The hospital, Hospital Municipal São Pedro de Alcântara, is on the edge of the old town, about 1.8 kilometres as the crow flies from Marina Porto Imperial, about 2.0 kilometres from BR Marinas Paraty and about 2.5 kilometres from Marina Farol de Paraty. Closer to the marinas is a public health post (Posto de Saúde), about 1 kilometre from Porto Imperial. You will find several pharmacies in the town centre, the nearest about 1.3 to 1.4 kilometres from Porto Imperial.

• 192: Ambulance service (SAMU)
• 193: fire brigade
• 190: Military police

Where is Marina Porto Imperial?

Marina Porto Imperial is on the Rodovia Rio–Santos at kilometre 578, on the west side of Praia Boa Vista and therefore the closest to the town. It has 220 berths in the water and 280 covered spaces on land. It is about 1.4 kilometres as the crow flies to the old town.

Facilities at Marina Porto Imperial

The berths have electricity, water and Wi-Fi. Two travel lifts of 50 and 75 tonnes lift boats out of the water, and a ramp also brings catamarans of up to 13 metres' beam ashore. The fuel station serves boats and cars. For minor repairs to hydraulics, electronics, engines and hulls, help is available on site, as well as workshops, a restaurant, a bar, a lounge and a tennis court. The entrance is guarded around the clock.

Where is BR Marinas Paraty?

BR Marinas Paraty is in the middle of Praia Boa Vista, between the other two marinas. The marina belongs to the BR Marinas chain, which also operates Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 1.7 kilometres as the crow flies to the old town.

Facilities at BR Marinas Paraty

The marina has 75 berths on floating pontoons and 25 spaces on land for boats up to 32 feet. There is also a fuel station, shops and a helipad.

Where is Marina Farol de Paraty?

Marina Farol de Paraty is at the eastern end of Praia Boa Vista on the BR-101 at kilometre 575.5. It is the easternmost of the three marinas, about 2.2 kilometres as the crow flies to the old town.

Facilities at Marina Farol de Paraty

The more than 300 berths are spread across three pontoons with water and electricity, while larger boats lie at moorings. Ashore, boats are stored in the yard and in a hall. The marina does not offer maintenance work itself, but there are specialist firms in Paraty. The restaurant Armazém Mar is located in the marina.

What is the sailing weather like in Paraty?

Cold fronts change the wind in the Baía da Ilha Grande and, with it, the water level: south-westerly winds raise it, north-easterly winds lower it. Low-pressure systems far out in the South Atlantic send swell from the south onto the south-facing coast of the Baía da Ilha Grande, while the high over the South Atlantic brings waves from the east and north-east.

The Brazilian Navy issues a strong wind warning as soon as more than 28 knots are expected in coastal areas, and a rough sea warning from wave heights of three metres.

Which sailing destinations are near Paraty?

From Paraty you can reach bays and islands in the Bay of Paraty and the Baía da Ilha Grande in short day sails. The area is part of the World Heritage site “Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity”.

• Saco do Mamanguá: This narrow inlet belongs to the APA Cairuçu, a federal protected area within the municipality of Paraty, where Caiçara communities, traditional fishing families, also live.
• Islands off Paraty: Besides the mainland, the APA Cairuçu includes 63 islands, some of which are home to Caiçara communities.
• Ilha Grande: On the large island east of Paraty you will find the Parque Estadual da Ilha Grande and the Reserva Biológica da Praia do Sul, both part of the World Heritage site.
• Angra dos Reis: The neighbouring town also lies on the Baía da Ilha Grande, and the islands of the Estação Ecológica de Tamoios lie between the two towns.
• Trindade: The village is one of the Caiçara communities in the APA Cairuçu.
• Rio de Janeiro: For a longer sailing trip along the coast, the Marina da Glória in the Glória district makes a good destination.

The Estação Ecológica de Tamoios lies in the Baía da Ilha Grande. This protected area comprises 29 islands, rocks and cliffs between Paraty and Angra dos Reis, near Paraty for example the Ilha dos Ganchos, the Ilha do Catimbaú and the Ilha das Palmas, as well as the water within a radius of one kilometre around each of these islands. Under Brazilian law, visits to an Estação Ecológica are prohibited, except for educational purposes.

What can you do on a day in port in Paraty?

The obvious destination is the old town, around 1.4 to 2.2 kilometres as the crow flies from the marinas. Together with the surrounding protected areas, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019.

• Old town: Most of the houses date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and the lanes are paved with rough cobblestones known as pé-de-moleque. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Gold Route ended here, along which gold was shipped to Europe. Since cars are not allowed, you explore the old town on foot.
• Morro da Vila Velha: The hill is a separate part of the World Heritage site.
• Cais de Turismo: Excursion boats and schooners set off into the bay from the landing stage in the historic centre.
• Festivals: Every year, writers and readers from all over the world come to Paraty for the Flip literary festival. Between May and June, the town celebrates the Festa do Divino, a traditional religious folk festival.

For skippers: berthing and marine weather in Paraty

You register with BR Marinas Paraty by VHF, and with the other two marinas by telephone.

Registration and Berthing

• BR Marinas Paraty: Before entering, call the marina on VHF channel 68 or 16 (call sign ECO 37) and announce your arrival. The berths are on floating pontoons.
• Marina Porto Imperial: Telephone +55 24 3372-1313.
• Marina Farol de Paraty: Telephone for operations +55 24 97402-1090.

Tides and water level

The tides in the Baía da Ilha Grande are mixed, with two high and two low waters a day of differing heights. The tidal range is small: mean higher high water reaches around 1.3 metres and mean lower low water around 0.1 metres above chart datum. During cold fronts, south-westerly winds raise the water level further, while north-easterly winds lower it.

Which marine weather forecast applies in Paraty?

The Meteoromarinha marine weather forecast of the naval weather service, issued by the Centro de Hidrografia da Marinha, applies to Paraty. It is published twice a day with a 24- and 48-hour forecast and covers the Brazilian coastal and sea areas. Paraty lies in coastal area Charlie (Laguna to Arraial do Cabo).

You can read the current report on the Website of the Centro de Hidrografia da Marinha, where the current storm warnings are also listed. The coastal radio stations of Embratel broadcast it on VHF and shortwave, and there is also the “Boletim ao Mar” app.

Sailing trips from Paraty on Törnfinder

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Rio de Janeiro airport to Paraty?

The easiest way is by long-distance coach. From RIOgaleão airport, take a bus to the Rodoviária Novo Rio. From there, Costa Verde currently (November 2026) runs twelve services a day to Paraty bus station. If you drive, the coastal road BR-101 passes right by the marinas.

Which marina is closest to the old town of Paraty?

Marina Porto Imperial. It is about 1.4 kilometres from the old town as the crow flies, BR Marinas Paraty about 1.7 and Marina Farol de Paraty about 2.2 kilometres.

Where do I park at the start of a sailing trip in Paraty?

Marina Porto Imperial and Marina Farol de Paraty have their own car parks. Cars are not allowed into the old town, but there is parking on its edge.

Where do I buy provisions in Paraty for the sailing trip?

In the supermarkets in town, between the old town and the bus station. The nearest is about 800 metres from Marina Porto Imperial. From the other marinas, a car is useful for shopping.

What are the rules around the islands of the Estação Ecológica de Tamoios?

The islands, such as Ilha dos Ganchos, Ilha do Catimbaú and Ilha das Palmas, are part of the protected area, along with the water within a one-kilometre radius. Under Brazilian law, visits there are prohibited, except for educational purposes.