Costa Verde — Rio de Janeiro to Paraty via Angra dosReis.
Distance
260 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
800 m
Costa Verde — Rio de Janeiro to Paraty via Angra dos Reis.
The BR-101 between Rio de Janeiro and Paraty is one of South America's great coastal drives — 260km of Atlantic Forest cliffs dropping into bays full of islands. The Serra do Mar mountains rise straight from the sea; the road threads between them and the surf. Paraty itself is a 17th-century gold-rush port preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site, cobbled streets so uneven cars are banned. Easy gentle ride; best on a weekday to avoid Rio weekend traffic.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance260 km
Days1
Total climb800 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
Rio de Janeiro — Barra da TijucaStart · Start at Barra da Tijuca on Rio's western edge. Take BR-101 (Rio–Santos) west toward Itaguaí. Avoid weekday rush hour 7–9am.
ItaguaíScenic Point · Industrial port city marks the start of the Costa Verde proper. From here the road hugs the coast.
MangaratibaScenic Point · Fishing village with ferry connections to Ilha Grande. Pause for guaraná on the harbour and look across to the green island.
Angra dos ReisRestaurant · Bayside city overlooking 365 islands and 2,000 beaches. Try moqueca de peixe — coconut fish stew. Boat trips depart constantly to Ilha Grande.
Vila Histórica de MambucabaScenic Point · Tiny 18th-century gold-rush port, well-preserved colonial church and walled cemetery. Quick stop for the architecture and the river mouth.
Praia do Sono HeadlandScenic Point · Forested cliffs drop straight to white-sand coves. The mountains of Bocaina National Park rise behind the road.
Paraty — UNESCO Historic CenterEnd · End in Paraty — UNESCO-listed colonial town with cobbled streets so uneven cars are banned. Caipirinhas, sunset on the bay, the start of the Caminho do Ouro gold trail inland.
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