Day Trip to Mangaratiba & São João Marcos Archeological Park

On this day trip to Mangaratiba and the São João Marcos Archeological Park, we'll immerse ourselves in the Atlantic Forest and travel back in time to a city in ruins.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Av. Júlio Maria, number 16, before starting our journey towards the Serra do Piloto, an environmental preservation area in Mangaratiba.

Our first stop will be the historical Estrada Imperial, built in the 17th century. This road features impressive views and is a great example of the engineering of the time. Here, we'll go on a short walk to explore the Saco Bravo ruins, dating back to the colonial period.

After this, we'll head to the Imperial Viewpoint, where we'll get spectacular views of the region. From this point, you will see the Serra do Mar and discover its past significance.

Next, we'll continue to the Cachoeira dos Escravos, a waterfall surrounded by the Atlantic Forest. This site has historical significance as the resting place for enslaved workers who constructed the road. Following this, we will visit Emporio da Barreira to learn more about local culture.

We'll then proceed to the São João Marcos Archeological Park, located in Río Claro, on the border with Mangaratiba. This ancient city, once affluent during the coffee boom, was affected by a flood in 1940 and was forgotten for decades. It has reopened as an open-air museum.

Lastly, we'll return to our initial meeting point in Angra dos Reis, where we'll conclude the trip approximately 8 hours after pickup.