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- Colonial stone road: Old paved sections built for the gold route survive under moss and roots. Walking them is the signature experience of the trail, and the cobbles are slick when wet.
- Serra da Bocaina National Park gate at São José do Barreiro: The starting point, where you check in with park staff and your authorization. It sets the tone with a sudden shift from town to forest.
- Atlantic forest canopy: Much of the route runs under dense, humid forest with ferns, bromeliads and birdsong. Look for tanagers and listen for howler monkeys.
- Interior campsites: Camping inside the park puts you beside streams and forest edges, with no light pollution. They are simple, so carry your own stove and filter.
- Sertão de Mambucaba descent: The final stretch drops toward Angra dos Reis, with the air turning
- Colonial stone road: Old paved sections built for the gold route survive under moss and roots. Walking them is the signature experience of the trail, and the cobbles are slick when wet.
- Serra da Bocaina National Park gate at São José do Barreiro: The starting point, where you check in with park staff and your authorization. It sets the tone with a sudden shift from town to forest.
- Atlantic forest canopy: Much of the route runs under dense, humid forest with ferns, bromeliads and birdsong. Look for tanagers and listen for howler monkeys.
- Interior campsites: Camping inside the park puts you beside streams and forest edges, with no light pollution. They are simple, so carry your own stove and filter.
- Sertão de Mambucaba descent: The final stretch drops toward Angra dos Reis, with the air turning warmer and the views opening toward the coastal lowlands.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.