Paraty is in Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings (RJ), while Ubatuba is on the North Coast of São Paulo (SP): different regions of Brazil. Paraty: a colonial historic center and a bay of islands; Ubatuba: more than a hundred beaches between the Serra do Mar and the ocean. For this month's weather, Ubatuba has the edge. The two are about 73 km (45 mi) apart, 1h23 by car; you can combine them in a single trip.
The average nightly rate is around R$ 507 in Paraty and R$ 417 in Ubatuba; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions
Paraty or Ubatuba: which is better?
Paraty is in Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings (RJ), while Ubatuba is on the North Coast of São Paulo (SP): different regions of Brazil. Paraty: a colonial historic center and a bay of islands; Ubatuba: more than a hundred beaches between the Serra do Mar and the ocean. For this month's weather, Ubatuba has the edge. The two are about 73 km (45 mi) apart, 1h23 by car; you can combine them in a single trip.
What is the best time to visit Paraty and Ubatuba?
The best time to visit Paraty is from June to August; for Ubatuba, it is from May to August, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from São Paulo, Paraty is 280 km (174 mi) and costs about R$ 155 each way (fuel only, tolls not included); leaving from São Paulo, Ubatuba is 225 km (140 mi) and costs about R$ 145 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Paraty or Ubatuba?
Averaged over the year, Paraty has 14 rainy days a month and Ubatuba has 13. Ubatuba is the drier of the two over the year as a whole, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Paraty is January and in Ubatuba, January. For temperature, Paraty is the warmer one (average high of 28° versus 27°).
How many days should you spend in Paraty and in Ubatuba?
To see the main sights without rushing, Paraty calls for 3–4 days and Ubatuba, 4–5 days. Since the two are 73 km (45 mi) from each other, anyone with 7 days or more can combine them in a single trip.
Paraty or Ubatuba with kids?
Ubatuba (more than a hundred beaches, surf, and Atlantic Forest) is the better pick of the two for families. Paraty (colonial historic center, boat trip, and waterfalls in the mountains) is geared more toward adults or couples. With small children, weather matters: Ubatuba has fewer rainy days over the year.
Can you visit Paraty and Ubatuba on the same trip?
Yes. The two are about 73 km (45 mi) apart, 1h23 by car. Combining them in a single itinerary is common, with a few days in each.
What should you not miss in each?
In Paraty: Colonial historic center, "Pé de moleque" streets, Paraty Bay and boat trip. In Ubatuba: Praia de Itamambuca, Praia do Félix, Praia Vermelha do Norte. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.
