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• Explore beautiful beaches and secluded bays on fast boat trips
• Enjoy delicious cocktails and food while sunbathing on a big boat
• Experience professional guided snorkeling excursions with excellent guides

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• For a more personalized experience, consider booking smaller group tours or private excursions
• Pack your own snacks or lunch for day trips to save money at expensive restaurants
• If interested in snorkeling or water activities, bring your own high-quality gear just in case provided equipment is not up to standard
• Avoid crowded tourist spots by researching alternative routes or less popular destinations within Paraty

In The Old Town

In the forest.

Day Tours in Paraty

Paraty Explorer offers fascinating and fun Day Tours in Paraty: active and adventure travel in nature for everyone.

Experiences and Day Tours in Paraty

Our Day Tours have been carefully selected and designed to bring you the very best of Paraty – helping you experience the history, culture and nature which make Paraty such an amazing place to visit. To really make the most of your visit we recommend you explore the 03 sides of Paraty.

✔️ The Bays with the islands and beaches (Kayak Tour recommended!)

✔️ The Forest with the trails, waterfalls and swimming holes  (Gold Trail Atlantic Forest Walk recommended!)

✔️ The Old Town with its colonial buildings and rich history

To help you plan your time in Paraty the information on Attractions, Day Tours and Multiday Trips on this site has been divided into these three categories. Alternatively check out our Blog, full of ideas, tips and information on Paraty. 3 days in Paraty and The Best Things to Do in Paraty are a great starting point when planning your visit.

You can (and should!) explore Paraty on your own and we hope this site gives you ideas and inspiration. In addition to this please do consider a guided tour which can give you a more complete and enjoyable experience during your visit. With this in mind we like to think that a guided tour with Paraty Explorer is more than just a tour. The knowledgeable, informative and fun Tour Guides make all the difference, giving Paraty Explorer tours their distinct flavour.

Let us show you why UNESCO has recognised Paraty as a World Heritage Site for biodiversity and culture on our day tours!

Kayak, Boat and City Tour in Paraty

Trails, waterfalls and swimming holes.

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Places to Stay

Porto Imperial

Located in a beautiful colonial mansion, the Pousada (Hotel) Porto Imperial offers 47 rooms, which are simple yet elegantly designed and equipped to offer its guests an absolutely wonderful stay in the charming colonial town of Paraty.

Pousada da Marquesa

The Pousada da Marquesis is reflective of the Portuguese colonial style architecture with the use of dark color wood and white walls and ceilings, offering its guests a truly elegant ambience.

Pousada do Sandi

Pousada do Sandi is a wonderful colonial guest house, which will truly enchant you with its colorful designs, floral patterns and a touch of local flair.

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Paraty, Brazil: Ultimate Planning Guide

The historic city of Paraty, Brazil in one of the best-preserved examples of a colonial settlement in the country, with wonderful cobblestone streets, Portuguese style architecture and a beautiful setting on the coast.

The city has a wide range of historic sights to see and it’s a great place to visit to see an alternative side of Brazil, away from the beaches and the bustling cities which are found nearby.

That being said, there are some great hiking opportunities here, along with old, refurbished colonial pathways that used to act as the highway for gold being sent back to Europe.

To inspire you to visit this ramshackle colonial city, here’s our guide to traveling to Paraty, Brazil.

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Ultimate Paraty, Brazil Travel Guide

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How to Travel to Paraty

Paraty, Brazil is conveniently located almost halfway between the country’s two biggest cities. Rio de Janeiro is found to the north, along the coast and Sao Paulo in the other direction.

That makes it easy to visit Paraty from either city or as a charming stopover on a Brazilian travel itinerary between the two destinations.

Coming from Rio de Janeiro:

By Bus: Paraty has excellent bus connections with Rio de Janeiro and it takes around 4 hours. Buses leave regularly from either city and are the most cost-efficient form of transport.

Costa Verde is a great option if you are looking for a bus transfer. They offer eight departures per day, from Rio’s main bus station (Novo Rio) the first at 6 A.M, the last departs at 9 P.M. Cost is R$49.

Note: If taking the bus seats on the left side will have the best views of the coast. Book your shared transfer from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro today. 

By Private Transfer:  We used Paraty Tours, they offer private transfers from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty with set times for a minimum of two people at 8:30 A.M, 12:30 P.M and 5 P.M.

They also offer airport pickups anytime between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Travel time is about 4 hours with a stop for snacks. The van was nice with lots of room. Rates per person are R$125.

If you have three people or more you can set your own pickup time. This is who our G Adventures  trip used throughout Brazil and we did not have to worry about a thing. 

Coming from São Paulo: 

By Bus: Paraty has excellent bus connections with Sao Paulo and it takes around 5 -6 hours depending on your mode of transportation. There are six buses a day that travels between São Paulo and Paraty.

Reunidas Paulista is a great option if you are looking for a bus transfer. They offer six departures per day from the Tietê station, beginning at 8 A.M. and finishing at 10 P.M. Cost is R$44.

By Private Transfer:  Paraty Tours offers great private transfers from Sao Paulo to Paraty with set times for a minimum of two people.at 8:30 A.M, 12:30 P.M and 5 P.M.

They also offer airport pickups anytime between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Travel time is about 5 hours with a stop for snacks. Book your shared transfer from Paraty to São Paulo today. 

Coming from Ilha Grande:

You can also find transport along the coast towards the ports which service the beautiful island of Ilha Grande if you also want to explore more of the surrounding region. Many tour operators serve a bus + boat option between Ilha Grande and Paraty.

This departs from Paraty to Angar dos Reis then to Ilha Grande. 

Note: Make sure you buy the fast boat tickets not the slow boat tickets. 

There are also less frequent boats from Paraty itself straight to Ilha Grande, however, the journey is longer by boat from here than from the other ports.

These boats sell out quickly so you should book in advance if this is an option you would like.  Book your transfer from Paraty to Ilha Grande (Abraão) today. 

Arriving at the Paraty Bus Station 

Paraty has an up to date bus station officially called the Terminal Rodoviário Vereador Agílio Ramos, but everyone locally just calls it the Rodoviaria that connects Paraty to most of the towns along Brazils coastline.

The Paraty bus station is located at Rua Jango Padua St. in Downtown and you can get tickets to over 3,000 destinations in Brazil. It is best to buy your bus tickets at least 2-3 days in advance and always make sure you arrive early. 

From the bus station, it is not difficult to walk to most places within the town.  If you have large luggage or if you are staying far from the terminal then you should take a  taxi.

Taxis are expensive, for areas around the center they charge around R$20 Brazilian Reals regardless of distance, for outer locations in Paraty such as Jabaquara they charge around R$30.

The taxis in Paraty are not metered and you should fix the price in advance. 

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Best Time to Visit Paraty

The city of Paraty can really be visited any time of year, although it’s perhaps best enjoyed outside of high season and public holidays when the streets are quieter.

The city enjoys relatively temperate climatic conditions and you’ll find it warm throughout the year. Summertime can be quite stuffy, between November and March, while the winters are milder.

Most of the rain falls during the summer, but it’s never too intense. Winter is usually the most popular time to visit due to the cooler temperatures.

History of Paraty

No visit to Paraty is complete without immersing yourself in the local history, because this was once one of the most important cities during the Portuguese colonial era.

The city was founded by the Portuguese in 1597 and is named for the local indigenous name for the bay it looks out over.

A colonial backwater for almost a century, Paraty rose to prominence when gold was discovered inland in the late 17th century.

Roads were built to connect the mining sites to nearby Paraty which could then ferry the precious metal to the larger port of Rio de Janeiro, and from there back to Portugal.

When the gold ran dry though, in the 18th century, the city fell into decline and only recently thanks to tourism, and interest in the remarkably well preserved colonial architecture has Paraty found its place on the map again.

Local knowledge is power and our 15 day trip around Brazil with G Adventures was powered by a local guide. 

Getting Around in Paraty

• By Foot — The historic center of Paraty is great for exploring by foot. The city center is closed to cars making walking a traffic-free dream where outside the historic center it can be hard to walk around due to large amounts of traffic. Ditch the flip-flops and wear comfortable shoes as the large cobblestones make walking a little difficult. Walking around at night is safe and it is always best to tell someone where you are going and how long you may be. 
• By Taxi — Taxis in Paraty can be hailed outside of the car-free historic city center. Taxis can be expensive in and around the historical area and they are not metered so you should fix the price in advance.  It is best to ask your hotel to arrange one for you, this can cost less since most of the time they will do it their selves for half the price or they will know of a friend who will. 
• By Rental Car — Car rentals are available from Alugue Brasil Paraty and it is best to book them in advance if you can. 

Best Things to do in Paraty, Brazil

Paraty is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national historic site within Brazil, and when you arrive you’ll quickly realize that this is most definitely a destination for history buffs but outside the city, there are many great adventures to be had. 

The biggest issue you will have is wishing that you had more time to truly enjoy the beaches and rainforest that you can access from this colonial town!

Below are the best things to do in Paraty.

The Historic Centre

The heart of the city and the real reason for visiting is to explore the beautiful historic center. Dating back to the first decades of Portuguese colonization, this is one of the oldest and best-preserved old towns in the country.

The streets are still paved with cobblestones, making walking around slightly taxing on the ankles, but providing a truly authentic atmosphere.

Many of the old colonial buildings still display their unique Portuguese character, and simply taking in the history as you wander through Paraty is one of the best things to do when you visit.

Our top recommended tours of The Historic Centre:

• Paraty City Sightseeing Tour
• 2-Hour Walking Tour of Historic Paraty, Brazil

The Churches

The churches here are some of the most outstanding sights in the historic center.

There are several to see around the city, with the most ancient having been constructed in the early 1700s at the height of the gold rush, as money flooded in allowing Paraty to build the first stone churches.

The oldest, the Chapel of Saint Rita, dates back to 1722 and is now home to a charming little museum.

The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict dates to 1725 and is intriguing as it was built for use by slaves who were transported here from across the ocean in the Atlantic Slave Trade, giving the place a haunting history.

Free Walking City Tour

There’s a great free walking tour offered in Paraty, yes free with a tip at the end. The meeting point is in front of the Igreja da Matriz (Matriz Church), at the historical center.

This tour will last around two hours and is given by a local guide who has lived there their whole life. 

We found this a great way to get to know the city of Paraty on our first day. The local guide will point out things that you will miss by just walking around by your self. 

The free walking tours operate every day but Wednesdays. It starts at 10:30 A.M in Portuguese and 5 P.M. in English. There are no reservations needed, just come and look for the red shirt.

It operates rain or shine and the normal group size is anywhere from 8-15. 

Note: This tour is not as in-depth as the paid tours, so if you are a history buff you should go on a paid history tour also. 

Forte Defensor Perpetuo

Forte Defensor Perpetuo is another great piece of history to explore while you are visiting Paraty. Again, the fort was constructed in the early 1700s as the gold trade was beginning to boom.

The Forte was built because the city needed to defend the lucrative business from the many pirates and raiders that would hide out in the nearby bays and islands along the coast waiting for their chance to strike.

The Portuguese Fort is well preserved, having been rebuilt again in the 19th century. You can walk the ramparts and visit the intriguing history museum that are found within the walls.

They offer a great insight into the colonial history of Paraty and the pirate attacks suffered during the gold era. You can find old cannons and more artifacts too at the fort.

Interestingly, this was just one of seven such forts to be built to defend Paraty, but this is the only one that has survived until today in such a well-preserved state.

The Gold Trail

The Caminho do Ouro or the Gold Trail was a stone-paved road that led from the gold mines in the jungle to the coast at Paraty, where the gold could then be exported.

It was the city’s economic lifeline, and was important to the fledgling economy of colonial Brazil, but suffered from raids and attacks from pirates.

For this reason, the trail eventually fell into disrepair and disuse as it became too dangerous to use, and gold had to find another way through the mountains.

Today, the Gold Trail is an important tourist attraction in Paraty, offering visitors a unique heritage walk that will expose them to the intriguing history of the area.

Our top recommended tours of The Gold Trail:

• Walking the Gold Trail tour
• Birdwatching at Caminho do Ouro ** Great for wildlife lovers ** 

Paraty isn’t just all about the history though, and if you need a break from the ankle grinding cobblestones, then just a short bus ride away from the city can be found the spectacular beachside village of Trindade, which lies between two sheltered bays.

With rainforest on one side and golden beaches and clear, blue water on the other, this is about as paradisaical as it gets in Brazil, and it’s a great opportunity to relax in pristine surroundings.

It takes around an hour to get here from Paraty and you’ll find that many of the beaches are quiet even in high season, with just a few ramshackle restaurants and bars catering to tourists.

You can hike, snorkel or simply do very, very little at all in Trindade.

Our top recommended tours of Trindade:

• Trindade Fishing Village, Beach Trek and Snorkeling Tour from Paraty
• Trindade Village Tour

Paraty Boat Trip

Just a short stroll down the cobblestone streets of the colonial village you will arrive at  Paraty ‘s main harbor where there’s a long dock with brightly colored boats lined up ready to sail away on a daily expedition of one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. 

There’s no better way to explore the islands nearby  Paraty  then sipping a  caipirinha  and deciding if that beach is where you should set the anchor. Each boat tour starts around 11 A. M and lasts around four hours.

Keep in mind you are on Island time and that you should book your bout tour in advance, so you can get the best boat of your choice.

There are a few different options of tours that include a large party boat to even private boats. But once again it is best to book in advance. You can also take a roll of the die and see what last-minute boat deals you can find along the dock, but the best boats will be sold out.

One of the most popular tours and the one we did is where you sail around exploring the Bay Islands on a large traditional  Brazilan  boat, that’s just like a huge pirate boat.

I first wasn’t nuts on this because I’ve been on large party boats before but this boat was different.

There was a lot of room and the crowd wasn’t your drink till you throw up kind of crowded. 

We relaxed on board with drinks in hand as we sailed around this spellbinding landscape and when it got to warm we decided to go for a snorkel where we came face to face with some of the most incredible Green Coast’s marine life.

We experienced some of  Paraty ‘s most idyllic islands and beaches covered with tall palms and surrounded by crystal clear water. 

During our tour, we visited Praia de Lula beach, Praia  Vermelha  beach, Praia de Santa Rita beach,  Monitmento  Island and  Comprida  Island. All were as stunning as the next. 

Book a boat cruise to the paradise Islands and beaches of  Paraty  and enjoy the most tropical landscapes in Brazil today!

Snorkeling and Diving

Paraty can also be a beautiful destination for snorkeling and diving, as the large bay that the city is built on is full of beautiful islands and spectacular marine environments.

Many boat tours run out regularly, island hopping from place to place and calling in at secluded, tropical beaches around Paraty where you can jump in the water and snorkel through pristine underwater environments.

Several companies run diving operations from Paraty too, with a wonderful array of dive sites close to the city itself offering the chance for all levels of divers to get out in the water, from shallow dives for beginners by the shore to deeper dives out in the bay.

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The beautiful bay and the huge number of hidden islands and beaches also make for perfect snorkeling territory, and you can spend the day paddling slowly from one destination to the next, with few other people in sight.

Kayaking makes for a great way to see the area, with peace and tranquility, as well as a bit of a workout too of course.

Our top recommended Kayak Tours:

• Kayaking Adventure in Paraty
• Inflatable White Water Kayak
• Paraty Mangroves Kayak Tour

Waterfall Jeep Adventure and Cachaca Tour

This is one of the best things we did in Paraty. Explore the Serra da Bocaina National Park (Bocaino Mountains National Park) with six of your friends in your own jeep.

Explore the countryside down rugged back roads in search of some of Brazil’s best waterfalls like Poco do Tarzan falls and Cachoeira do Tobogo falls. 

Get up-close and personal with Brazil’s nature on this adventure. Explore and learn about more than 300 plant species in the Atlantic Forest as you are hiking thought it to slide down a natural waterslide (waterfall). 

Stop and have a few drinks at two local cachaça distillery to taste Brazil’s national liquor during your trip down the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail).

Learn the history of Paraty’s Gold Trail and the distilling process by a local expert who has made cachaça for years.

Book your Waterfall Jungle Jeep Adventure and Cachaca Tour from Paraty today!

Waterfalls you can’t miss in Paraty Brazil:

• Cachoeira do Toboga
• Poco do Tarzan
• Poco da Jamaica
• Pedra Branca (The most beautiful one in Paraty)
• Cachoeira da Grauna (Grauna Waterfall) 

Tips for visiting the waterfalls in Paraty:

• Many of them charge a small maintenance fee at the door R5. (If you are not with a tour).
• Arrive early to avoid people from jeep tours. The jeep tours only spend an hour at each one. 
• You can take the local bus to get to: Cachoeira do Toboga, Paco do Tarzan and Cachoeira da Grauna.
• Expect no cellphone reception at all of the waterfalls. 
• Practice leave no trace . 
• Many are attended by locals, especially on hot days and in high season. 

Horseback Riding 

There’s a ton to do and see in Paraty, however, if you’re looking for one thing you must do while visiting Paraty Brazil its horseback riding. Enjoy a beautiful ride through Costa Verde one of Brazil’s most jaw-dropping rainforest landscapes leading to a swim at a waterfall. 

This horseback ride will give you a glimpse into life in rural Paraty lead by a local passionate guide who knows this area like the back of his hand.

Learn not only about the local way of life but learn about a variety of beautiful flora and fauna while you are riding. Book your Costa Verde Horseback Riding Adventure today! 

Shopping in Paraty

Paraty may be one of  Brazil’s  best kept historical towns but its truly a shopper’s paradise as well. You can find may great quality locally made handicrafts that cannot be found anywhere else in Brazil.

Most shops can be found in the center of  Paraty , but there are some great ones along the unpaved road between Party and  Cunha . 

In our three days, we spent exploring  Paraty  we spent at least two hours each day roaming in and out of the handicraft stores.

We found small wooden boats hand-painted in bright colors just like the fishing boats you will find along the coast of Brazil or at the dock in Paraty . 

You will also find some great  cachaca  stores that offer very good quality  cachaca  from  Minas   Gerais  and even some made right in  Paraty . There are also some great art shops where the local artist paintings can only be found here in  Paraty . 

No matter where you walk around the cobblestone streets of central Paraty, you’ll find a local artist stall or shop to explore. Keep in mind you should also bargain when shopping in markets.

Locals love it but be respectful don’t low ball them. Keep in mind five dollars can go a long way for local artists. 

Samba da Benção Street Paraty

The sights and sounds of samba can be heard throughout the country of Brazil and in the city of Party is no exception. Every Monday night the Samba da Bencao takes place in Praca de Matriz (Matriz Square).

This free open-air samba party starts at 8. P.M. and plays till about 11 P.M or whenever the dancing stops. 

We recommend grabbing a bite to eat outside at one of the local restaurants around the square at 6 P.M, then wait till the music and dances start to get going just after 8 P.M. It will get busy with locals and tourist dancing and playing samba music. 

Make sure you have a few small bills ready, It is custom to tip the guys in white to keep them playing. This is not a scam its part of the experience and how they make money.

It is best not to bring bags since as the night goes on it becomes very crowded. 

Samba de Bencao Street Party does not operate in the rain, they may take a quick break if it starts to rain while they are playing but if it’s a rainy day it is best to go find one of the many bars that offer nightly live music. 

Paraty Beaches

In need of some much-needed beach time? With Paraty being situated along Brazil’s coastline naturally, some of the top things to do in Paraty are surfing, sailing, swimming and just relaxing on one of the many great beaches that can be found in and around the city of Paraty, Brazil.

There are two main beaches in Paraty Cao Morto and Barrra do Corumbe that are great for enjoying a little beach life.

Below we have listed out the top beaches in and around Paraty Brazil so you can plan your beach getaway while visiting this amazing city. 

Best beaches in Paraty:

• Cao Morto – The main beach in town
• Barra do Corumbe – A smaller beach in town with great seafood restaurants and dancing at night. 
• Praia do Pontal – A smaller beach in town with great restaurants and dancing at night. 
• Meio – Is a popular swimming beach.
• Praia de Sao Goncalo – Great calm waters for swimming, or just dipping your self in. 
• Praia de Jabaquara – Full of wildlife.
• Cepilho – Is a great surfing beach.
• Praia Grande – This beach is located in a nearby village that offers a great fish market.
• Jabaquara’s Beach – This beach is located in a nearby village that offers great surfing. 
• Beach Jurumirim – This is a popular small beach only accessible by boat. There are no structures and is not very crowded. 
• Lula Beach – This is amazing beach heaven is only accessible by boat. The beach is one of the best in the area. 

Our top recommended beach tours:

• Boat Tour to Beaches and Islands
• Amazing Schooner Tour Experience with Snorkel
• Boat Trip Island Escape – Let’s Go Ubatuba

Carnival in Paraty

Brazil is ever famous for its Carnival celebrations and the city of Paraty is no exception. Carnival is celebrated differently in every town in Brazil. None are the same.

Some towns have towering floats with colorful dancers others come to life with large dancing street dolls and mud-covered people that act more like a circus carnival in the streets. 

Carnival is Paraty is amazing. It’s celebrated throughout the historic center where big dolls, with masks and costumes, dance to the early mourning hours. But that’s not all, There’s a tone of street games for people to play and join in the festivities. 

During the month of February, the city of Paraty offers a complete show agenda that leads up to the big show, the traditional Carnamar. This is where local vessels and fishing boats compete to be the best looking boat. 

Some of the best streets to celebrate Carnival in Party are “Os Paulos”, “Vamos Que Tô”, “Os Meninos do Pontal”, “Paraty do Amanhã”, “Acadêmicos da Patitiba”, that parade and amuse at the Historic Center ang at “Avenida Roberto Silveira” (“Roberto Silveira Avenue”). 

One of the most famous of them all is the “Bloco da Lama” Mud Block also known as the Mud Carnival. This is where you will find dancers covered head to two in mud carrying skulls, lianas and bones yelling uga, uga, ra, ra.

Don’t be scared to show up in your bathing suit because you will get muddy. The “Mud Block” has been getting larger and larger every year and is celebrated on carnival’s Saturday. It is said to have the function of repelling bad spirits and attacking joy to Paraty’s Carnival. 

Another popular one additional to all the blocks is the “momo king”, Santa Cecilia band and a matinee in the tent set at “Paca da Matriz” 

No matter what if you are looking for a unique Carnival experience that’s doesn’t have the trivial large floats and dancers, Paraty is where you need to be. 

Tip: Book everything early if you will be traveling when Carnival is being celebrated. 

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Paraty Planning Tips

Where to stay in paraty.

With the historical part of the city being the main focal point for visitors, the inner city streets can be crowded and loud at all times.

So while we were at first not thrilled about the location of our  pousada , we learned that it was actually the perfect solution. 

We stayed at  Refron   du  Mar  Pousada   Paraty , located right on the beach and just outside the historical center where we were able to get away from the busy streets when we were done exploring. Everything was within simple walking distance from our pousada .

The downtown no more than 8 minutes away on walking paths, the beach 1 minute away across the sleepy street and restraints 1 minute away. 

This  pousada was very clean with AC and set up like a colonial courtyard with the rooms located just off a large open-air central area. The owners spoke great English and hung out with us travelers talking about their city.

Book your stay today at the Refron   du  Mar  Pousada   Paraty

Note:  It is best to book your accommodation in advance, do not wait till the last minute many of the hotels and hostels only have a few rooms. 

Other recommended places to stay in Paraty Brazil: 

• Pousada Porto Imperial ***** Customer review rating
• Che Lagarto Hostel Paraty ***** Customer review rating

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How Safe is Paraty?

Paraty is a small town, so naturally, crime isn’t a major problem. Tourists can explore peacefully without risk at all times of the day and night. 

Paraty is one of those cities where everything is based around it’s beating heart, the historic city center. So naturally, around the historic city center, it is safe for tourists to go out exploring at all times of the day and night.

There will be police out on the streets at night just making sure there are no issues.

We found the major walking streets in the historic center well-lit at night but the side streets were not. So always stick to well-lit streets and avoid dark areas.

There were some beggars on the streets asking for money and one ever had a large dispute with one of the restaurants we were eating at over a boat hanging on their wall. Naturally, the beggar was drunk and the restaurant took care of it right away.

A second issue, we even had a few people come up to us in the middle of the Samba da Benção Street party trying to sell us drugs.

Drugs are not permitted in Brazil and we would suggest staying away from them while traveling, those were just two little incidents and I wouldn’t consider them threatening or unsafe. 

However, just like any other city in the world, the best thing is not to leave the populated places, especially at night, because as everywhere in the world there is always the danger of things happening are they are more likely in unpopulated non-tourist areas. 

So that being said outside the historic center it is safe but I would use caution exploring at night. Keep in mind most crimes in Paraty are petty. These crimes include scamming credit cards, stealing bags and ripping off the tourist for a few bucks.

Major crimes that have included tourist were drugs and rape

if you travel to Paraty is to take care of your belongings. It’s always preferable to be in comfortable clothes, without carrying a lot of expensive jewelry and put your papers and money in a safe place that cannot be grabbed away. 

At the end of the day, Partay is a safe place and I would not let the fears of having issues stop you from having a good time. Just be smart about things and you will have no issues.

Travel Tip: Its always best to have a local guide with you who can speak Brazilan Portuguese. 

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Responsible Travel Tips For Visiting Paraty

Paraty is one of Brazil’s best kept historical towns, so let’s keep it that way. As travelers, we need to think about the effects we have when we visit historical places like this.

I want fellow travelers to get those chills I got while roaming the 100+-year-old cobblestone streets among the colonial buildings for generations to come. 

If we do not do our part, Paraty will become another one of those historic towns that are loved to death by the tourists who visit. We encourage all travelers to make sustainable choices when traveling and visiting amazing places like this. 

Below are simple responsible travel tips you should live by when visiting Paraty, Brazil:

• Only take photos, never take a piece of history with you.
• Touching old buildings inside and out should be limited. 
• Skip the plastic straw when having a drink or sipping a coconut on the beach or at the local bar. 
• Refill a water bottle instead of buying water in plastic bottles. If you have to buy water, buy a larger jug and refill a water bottle.
• Do not use those plastic shampoo packages in the hotels.
• Turn off the lights and the AC in your hotel room if you are not in it.
• You do not need a new towel every day, reuse your towels to conserve water.
• Conserve water when brushing your teeth or taking a shower.
• If you are going to buy souvenirs, buy locally made products that help support a local artisan.
• Avoid souvenirs that are made from animal products.
• Do not scare the wildlife.
• Do not chase the wildlife for a better Instagram photo.
• Do not feed the wildlife.
• Out of town, stay on the hiking trails.
• Pick up trash as you encounter it on the trail, the beach and wherever.
• Take back everything you bring with you.
• Be respectful to the people who live there, don’t go walking through their yards or homes for that photo, they are not zoo animals.
• Do not interrupt a school as it is going on.
• Do not take photos of kids.
• Do not give money or gifts to kids.
• Ask before you take a photo of a local, do not just snap away.
• Book tours with locals, not tourists who are staying there for a few months squatting and working for an international company. Keep the money local.

Don’t just see the world, make it better. Learn more about responsible-travel by G Adventures .

Quick Paraty Travel Facts

• Money:  Brazilian Real (Some places will take USD)
• What language is spoken?  Portuguese, English was limited. 
• Is the water safe to drink?  No, it is best to buy water there. At our hotel, we had a water bottle refill station where we could refill our water bottles with filtered water instead of adding to the islands plastic issues. This was supplied by G Adventures.
• Is there an ATM in Paraty? Yes, there are two sections ATM’s. Most of the time the ones in the main historical section will not work so you will need to walk to the ones just outside the district. Bradesco has multiple ATMs two blocks north of the bus station; more at Banco do Brasil next door. NOTE: Card skimming has been a problem in Paraty for many years so try to use only ATMs found in banks. 
• How many days do people normally stay in Paraty : 2 to 3 days
• Is there Wifi? Yes, you can find WIFI throughout most of the historical district. We found it best at the main piazza and it can cost R20 for 2 hours. Many of the hotels and restraints also offer Wifi.
• Tipping: There is no expected tipping on top of the 10% service charge on restaurant and hotel bills. It is always best to ask if it is added into the bill. Taxi drivers usually do not get tipped. Bellboys get tipped R$1 (U.S.$0.50) per bag. 
• Business or Shopping Hours — Stores are usually open from 9am to 7pm weekdays, 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. Most places in Paraty are closed on Sundays. Small stores may close for lunch. 
• Smoking — Smoking is prohibited in certain areas in the historical center along with restaurants. It is always best to check with our guide before lighting up. 
• Toilets — Public toilets are rare in Brazil, except in large shopping malls. You are best seeking out hotels and restaurants. It is always best to have TP or baby wipes with you. 
• Bargaining – A little bargaining while shopping at local markets, on the street tours, and for walkup hotel rooms,  should become second nature, but be respectful. 
• Are you allowed to fly drones in Paraty:  Yes, drone use is allowed but you must follow Brazil’s drone rules and restrictions.
• What tour is the best tour of Brazil that offers Paraty?   The Wonders of Brazil Tour with G Adventures 

Ilha Grande vs Paraty

Ilha Grande and Paraty are 100% different cities in Brazil. Yes, both are UNESCO World Heritage sites but each one has its own magic that the other one does not have.

You really should just make time to explore both (and book a tour like The Wonders of Brazil ) because they are so different but I understand sometimes you don’t have time to do that.

So below is our advice based on Ilha Grande vs Paraty and I hope it helps you decided to explore one over the other or both. 

Ilha Grande is one of Brazil’s most tropical islands that is home to some of the best beaches not just in Brazil but in the world. Naturally, this little tropical island has many great adventures to offer like sailing, scuba divings, and hiking.

There’s plenty of wildlife around the island to be found, there’s a few small and I mean small waterfalls and some small historical sites like an old prison. There are no motorized cars allowed on the island.

You will find great restaurants located on the beach where you can watch the sunset. If you are a beach bum or someone looking for some much need RNR Ilha Grande the place for you. Read our extensive guide:  Ilha Grande, Brazil Planning Guide: Paradise Found

Visiting Paraty is like being transported back into time. Paraty is Brazil’s best persevered colonial town that has cobblestone streets and many historic buildings.

Being located on Brazil’s coastline there are some great beaches, good scuba diving, and amazing sailing trips to be had. On top of that, there are some great hiking trails that lead to spectral waterfalls all around the Paraty area.

Grab a drink and one of the many distilleries or enjoy a bite to eat around the historic main square. If you are someone who loves old historic towns with a splash of adventure at your doorsteps Paraty is the place for you. 

Like I said before Ilha Grande and Paraty are so different you really should not choose not to visit one over the other.

We visited them both (on The Wonders of Brazil tour with G Adventures) and I can tell you from experience you will not be disappointed if you do the same. 

Our Brazil Trip 

We explored Brazil with G Adventures on their 15 day Wonders of Brazil Tour and we experienced Brazil the local way, with local guides on this tour. I can truly tell you we would have had the experiences we had on any other tour. 

We started in Rio De Janeiro then went to Ilha Grande, Party, Foz do Iguacu, Bonito, the Pantanal ending back in Rio De Janeiro. Our experienced local CEO guide went way above and beyond our expectations on this trip.

He opened up doors into his country that as experienced travels we did not expect to experience. 

The Wonders of Brazil Tours is one of the best tours offered in Brazil powered by a 100% ripple score. G Adventures Ripple Score is an honest evaluation of how often they use local businesses and services on each tour. There’s no other tour company exploring Brazil doing that!

We experienced this first-hand while on tour with G Adventures in Brazil by using locally owned hotels, locally owned tours and eating at locally-owned restaurants where the money we spent stayed in the communities we visited.

Not only helping them for today but for future generations to come. 

We experienced G-magical moments throughout all of Brazil on this small group trip. We all were strangers at the beginning of this adventure ranging from the age of 23 to 64. Some haven’t traveled very much and others have traveled a lot.

Some wanted pure adventure and others just wanted to sit back and relax. There was a good mix of things to do for everyone on this tour. That’s the magic about taking a G Adventures tour. They give you free time to have your own adventure.

Check out the Wonders of Brazil Tour today by G Adventures.

Onward Travel From Paraty

If you are planning your onward travel plans from Paraty we would suggest checking out the island of Ilha Grande and if you have not otherwise head to the city to Sao Paulo.

On your trip, we went right from Paraty to Sao Paulo where we caught a flight to Foz do Iguacu all on the same day on our G Adventures tour. 

• Ilha Grande – If you are searching for Brazil’s most tropical destination, Ilha Grande is it. This remote island has a lot to offer travelers like great hikes, sailing trips, scuba diving and let’s not forget relaxing on Brazil’s best beaches. That’s right Ilha Grande gets voted year after year for having the best beaches in Brazil. It is best to spend 2-3 days in Ilha Grande after that make your way up to Rio De Janeiro. 
• Sao Paulo – Sao Paulo is a city of infinite possibilities, known as the NYC of South America. Being Brazil’s largest city it plays host to an endless amount of adventures, world-class museums, delicious foods, vibrant music scene, great shopping and galleries on a par with any other world city. We would recommend 3-4 days in San Paulo before flying home or flying to Foz do Iguacu. 

More on Brazil:

• 40 Bucketlist Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
• The Best Favela Tour in Rio: Defeating the Stigma
• Two Week Trip to Brazil Itinerary for Any Traveler
• Ilha Grande, Brazil: Ultimate Planning Guide
• Bonito, Brazil: Ultimate Planning Guide
• Pantanal in Brazil: Ultimate Planning Guide
• 16 Amazing Things to do in Brazil

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Paraty tours: everything that you need to know!

Paraty is a unforgettable city and to plan a trip, it’s not always easy… If you don’t know how to start, in this post we have the best tips for you set your trip and don’t miss anything!

A walk in the historical center

The Paraty’s Historical Center is the most charming place in town. The streets made by stones, sometimes look impossible to walk, and the colonial houses seems like a time travel back to the Brazilian colonial times. It’s impossible to take just one picture! Inside the historical center, we have 33 streets and a lot of options to discovery everything about the local history and culture.

Santa Rita’s Church: You have to visit this place! This church is the postcard of Paraty and a Art religious Museum , basically all the souvenirs that we can find in the city have the Santa Rita’s Church silhouette (from key chains until oil paintings!). It’s the oldest church on the historical center from 18th century, it looks very simple if you compare other churches from Minas Gerais, for example, but it has its own charm.

Tuesday from Sunday: 9am – 12am / 14pm – 17pm. Tickets R$4.

Livraria das Marés: One of my favorite places! It’s a lovely bookshop with amazing books about Paraty’s history and other themes. Besides that, it has a coffee shop inside the place, where you can enjoy a break after a long walk or stop for reading. Don’t forget to try the deserts!

Street Tenente Francisco Antônio, 72 – 10 am às 22 pm.

Casa de Cultura de Paraty: It’s a beautiful old house that today is a museum. All the exhibitions show something about the caiçaras artists (native people from Paraty) or artist from other places that lived in Paraty. Casa de Cultura offers art and music classes and workshops for locals. A tip! Casa de Cultura is a good option to visit before dinner because it stays open until 21pm. Sometimes it’s very comom happen concerts or plays for free.

Tuesdays from Saturdays, 12am to 9pm. Sunday, 4pm to 8pm. Free entrance.

Free Walker Tour: During our 2 hour tour, you will discover the most excited history of Paraty and all the important tips! It’s ideal that you choose your first day to do the walking tour to know better the curiosities about this place. Paraty Free Walking Tour is based on tips and you contribute when the tour ends. Our meeting point is at the Main Square next to the Main Church, Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. We have tours every day, except on Wednesdays, 10:30 and 5pm! We’ll be waiting for you!

Studios, Souvenir shops and “Cachaçarias”: Walking in the streets of Paraty, we see a lot of culture and art! Besides museums, we have galleries, studios and street artists showing some paintings and photographs of Paraty, native American crafts and some colourful little ballons and boats made of wood. We have other thing that’s really famous in Paraty: cachaça! The cachaça is a alcohol liquor made by sugarcane that we prepare Caipirinhas and other drinks… But in Paraty, we have one that’s tradicional: Gabriela cachaça with cinnamon and clove. It’s amazing and impossible to drink just one shot! A lot of places, the “cachaçarias”, sell Gabriela in the historical center.

EXTRA – Teatro Espaço – This is a tip for you that going to spend the weekend in Paraty. Teatro Espaço is a Theater and since 1985 it offers several plays and exhibitions. Nowadays the currently play is puppet show for adults showing different stories. It takes around 1 hour, and don’t worry because this play is based on movement of the puppets, “they” don’t speak so you can understand everything!

Rua Dona Geralda, 42 ( next to the Igreja de Santa Rita) – (24) 33711161.

One of the most traditional things to do in Paraty is the boat tour. A lot of agencies offer this service, normally leaving 10:30 or 11am from the Port. The boat tours have already a itinerary and it takes the hole day (normally, it offers lunch included).

In our post about Beaches and Islands of Paraty , we talked about the most famous stops made by Boat Tours. It’s possible also rent for few hours little boats that stay next to the Santa Rita’s Church. This is a tip for somebody that look for some privacy, like couples or families. With this boats, you can customize your itinerary like one specific island or beach, or just stop to diving.

Royal Road of Paraty

It’s impossible to explain the History of Brazil without mentioning Paraty. The city was one of the main ports during the colonial times and 19 th century following all the economical cycles of Brazil: sugar, gold, coffee and slave trade. Until today, the city has a traditional and internationally famous production of cachaça. Every year, we win a lot of awards!

But during our golden rush, Paraty became very important because the portuguese built one road to connect the gold mines to the sea. We have two Royal Roads: Old road, from Minas Gerais state until Paraty; New road, from Minas Gerais until Rio de Janeiro.

The Old Road, or Royal Road of Paraty, is the largest touristic route in Brasil and it cross three different states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. This journey takes 8 days by car or 48 days hiking! 710 kilometers total!

S ome agencies offers one hike on the Royal Road in Paraty that takes around 3 hours. We recommend a professional tour guide for this one, because you’ll pass through some private properties and a federal park. During the hike you’ll see the best of Atlantic Forest.

One curiosity tip! During all the way of the Royal Road, totems marks indicating which city you are. The Paraty’s mark stays at the Roberto Silveira Avenue, next to the Lojas Americanas store and it shows that you are at the final destin ation .

Beaches of Paraty

The beaches in Paraty are really special because mix the Atlantic Forest and a crystalline sea. Er have a lot of options and it’s impossible to choose just one! There are some beaches with a easy access by car, bus or even by foot. But, there are some others that it’s only possible to access by hike, like Praia do Sono beach.

The most visit places are:

Trindade – next to the Trindade village, we have four famous beaches: Fora, Meio, Cachadaço and Piscina Natural do Cachadaço (it’s a natural pool). The last two beaches, it’s only possible go by hike and it’s going to take around 20 minutes each. If you want to visit the Natural Pool, you have to bring some food and water with you because this beach doesn’t have kiosks near by.

Praia do Sono – You have to take a bus to the Laranjeiras neighborhood and then one hike that takes around 1 hour. Some locals offer to cross you by boat and you can escape the hike. Tourists love this beach so much, that sometimes people spend a weekend camping there!

São Gonçalo – You can go by car or by bus and when you arrive there, you have to cross a small river. But don’t worry! Because the level of the water is very low. This one is very amazing, and if you want, you can go to two islands, Cedro and Pelado, from there.

Save a full day to visit this beaches!

Besides that, we have two beaches with a easy access from historical center, but we don’t recommend to swim. Pontal and Jabaquara beaches are located inside the Paraty’s bay. I always like to go there to have a break after a long walk or to watch the sunset. And there is a lot of options to have a nice and typical food or drinks.

In our post about the Beaches of Paraty , we explain everything about the most incredible places by car, bus or boat!

W aterfalls of Paraty

Besides the beaches, Paraty has amazing waterfalls. A lot of tourism agencies offer the Jeep Tour. It’s a full day tour that you going to visit the waterfalls and the distilleries of cachaça. It’s one of the most fun things to do in Paraty. I loved it!

L ike the boat tours, the Jeep Tours have predetermined stops. Normally, the pick-up is around 10am or 11am and it’s a full day tour. The most visited distilleries are Engenho d’Ouro, Paratiana and Pedra Branca. Some distilleries give a little tour inside to show you how cachaça is make and then you can prove some types of cachaça. Every distilleries have there own s ingularity, my favorites are: Azulzinha from Engenho d’Ouro and Labareda from Paratiana (but this one is a limited edition and it depends the season).

The most famous waterfalls are in Paraty-Cunha road. Cachoeira do Tobogã is mandatory stop in the Jeep Tour. It’s a natural toboggan run and very close to this place, we have the Poço do Tarzan that looks like natural pool among rocks. Normally, this is the stop to have lunch. Tobogã and Poço do Tarzan are in Penha neighborhood and if you want to go by car, you only have to get Paraty-Cunha road next to the Penha’s Church.

O ther place that’s really special is Pedra Branca Waterfall , very close to the Pedra Branca distillery. To go there it’s just to access the Paraty-Cunha road until the Ponte Branca. You have to pay R$5 (five reais) to visit and it worth it! Next to this place, there is another good stop: Poço do Inglês. it’s natural pool perfect for summer days. In this waterfalls, we have a rope for brave tourists that want to jump into the water like Tarzan!

One unknown stop is Poço da Jamaica . If you want to visit, just take the Paraty-Cunha road until 7km and then a little hike to access the waterfall. The locals love this place!

How can you organize your trip?

We gave you so many options, right? So, normally the travelers stay around 3 or 4 days in Paraty and they separate the tours like this: Full day tours and Half day tours.

Day 1 – Hike at the Royal Road and Free Walking Tourists

Day 2 – Trindade or Praia do Sono

Day 3 – Boat Tour

Day 4 – Jeep Tour

Day 1 – São Gonçalo Beach and Free Walking Tour

Day 2 – Jeep Tour and Teatro Espaço (theater)

You can mix all the tips on this post and organize your own trip. To discover curiosities about Paraty, don’t forget to do Paraty Free Walking Tour.

LIV Golf snaps up PGA Tour agency and targets TNT as broadcast partner for 2025

The same sports agency now represents both LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. Could unification in the professional game finally be on the cards?

LIV Golf has just hired the same sports agency that represents the PGA Tour , according to Front Office Sports.

The publication understands LIV Golf , which is bankrolled by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), has this week 'hired powerful sports agency Creative Artists Agency ( CAA ) to represent it for media rights and corporate sponsorship deals.'

It marks a potentially significant moment in terms of future unification in the professional game as CAA already represents the PGA Tour. 

Related: 93% of PGA Tour fans cannot identify all of these players! Are you in the 7% club?!

PIF and the PGA Tour announced a shock framework agreement in June 2023.

An agreement appeared to be in place to combine the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's commercial operations and rights into a new company, alongside the DP World Tour .

But some 14 months on, the PGA Tour and PIF are seemingly no nearer to striking a deal.

That's even with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both heavily involved in the discussions.

"They're very complicated discussions," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan declared last week in his latest conversation to reporters about their merger with PIF. 

"There's a lot of elements to them. When you have the level of interaction, we're continuing to meet and move forward and discuss and debate, you can't be anything but hopeful."

PIF has turned its immediate attention to a completely new sport this month. 

Elsewhere, Front Office Sports understands LIV Golf is on the hunt for a potential new broadcast partner that could replace The CW Network in 2025. 

NEWS: LIV has hired CAA to represent it for media rights and corporate sponsorship deals, sources tell FOS. That means CAA now reps both LIV and the PGA Tour. @MMcCarthyREV 's column on what it could mean — Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 21, 2024

While The CW Network still reportedly holds a good relationship with LIV Golf, sources have told FOS 'The CW has balked at LIV’s initial asking price to renew its deal.'

It therefore remains to be seen whether The CW continues to work with LIV in 2025. 

With The CW yet to make a decision, LIV Golf is said to now be 'in talks with TNT (Turner Network Television) about possibly picking up the national TV media rights.'

The move could prove an appealing one for TNT especially after they recently lost out on NBA media rights. 

Discussions with Turner are understood to be in 'preliminary and exploratory' stages. 

TNT and LIV have declined to comment any further on speculation, according to FOS. 

Potential other media partners for LIV Golf in 2025 could be Amazon Prime Video and Apple.

LIV Golf just has one more regular season event to go in Chicago from 13-15 September.

Jon Rahm and Joaquin Niemann will fight out the Individual Championship that week.

Rahm last week responded to a shock rumour that he was unhappy on LIV Golf and was desperate to return to the PGA Tour.

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has strongly hit back at the claims , too. 

Players in the drop zone will also be fighting to earn their status on LIV in Chicago

Then attention turns to LIV Golf's season-ending Team Championship in Dallas from September 20-22.

It remains to be seen whether LIV Golf will sign any more big-name players from the PGA Tour. 

No doubt there will be plenty of rumours during the off-season. 

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PIAC tours Agenda 111 project site in Ningo

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Ningo, Aug. 20, GNA – The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has toured the government’s Agenda 111 District Hospital initiative project and other government-sponsored project sites at Ningo within the Ningo-Prampram district in the Greater Accra Region.

Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardeyfio-Schandorf, the Chairperson of PIAC, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during the tour that it was the duty of the committee to inspect projects being sponsored by the government across the country.

She revealed that, among the various government projects, Agenda 111 District hospitals got more proceeds from Ghana’s petroleum revenues, hence PIAC needed to monitor and evaluate whether such projects got value for the monies committed into their execution.

She further noted that GHs 1.7 billion had been committed to the building of the Agenda 111 hospitals across the country, hinting that Ningo-Prampram was the first beneficiary projects site that the committee had visited since the take-off of the project by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government a few years ago.

The PIAC Chairperson expressed satisfaction with the progress of work made as far as the physical structure of the hospital was concerned and called on the contractor and other stakeholders to expedite the processes, to ensure its completion and handing over for use in the district.

Mr Romeo Djan, the Consulting Architect of Indigene Associate, the consultants of the project, said the project commenced 18 months ago, and the physical structure of the facility would be completed by November this year.

Again, plans were advanced to get all the medical equipment ready, so that as soon as the work was completed, the equipment would be installed for the hospital to be operationalised to serve its intended purpose, he said.

When completed, the Agenda 111 district hospital at Ningo will have a 100-bed capacity with varied ancillaries needed in a modern hospital.

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USDA Invests Nearly $4.1 Million in Risk Management Education for Farmers, Including Underserved and Organic Producers

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WASHINGTON, August 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding nearly   $4.1 million to organizations and outreach efforts to educate underserved, small-scale, and organic producers on farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices. The funding from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) provides assistance through its Risk Management Education Partnerships for organizations, such as nonprofits and land grant universities, to develop training and resources for producers about risk management options.  

“This funding and these partnerships are key to the success of our outreach and education efforts in communities that historically have not had access to training about risk management options. Our Risk Management Education Partnerships are part of USDA’s broader efforts to ensure equity and access to programs,” said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger during a virtual event announcing the 2024 recipients. “We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them with the training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses, and these partnerships will help us do just that.” 

This nearly $4.1 million investment builds on the $13 million that RMA has already provided in partnerships since 2021. RMA advertised available funding in January 2024 and reviewed 41 applications. 

This year’s partnership projects will reach every state in the nation, including eight state-specific, four regional, and three national programs. Out of the 15 organizations receiving funding, six are new partners and nine are current or former partners, including non-profits and university extensions, among others. 

One of the 2024 awardees, Right Risk, LLC, a non-profit group dedicated to providing top notch risk management education will continue their outreach work. “The funding we’ve received through our Risk Management Education partnership will allow us to continue outreach to Alaskan producers,” said Jeff Tranel, Owner and Chief Financial Officer for Right Risk, LLC. “We use on-site trainings, recorded presentations, newsletters, one-on-one coaching, printed materials, and the Right Risk Alaska-specific website to educate producers in Alaska about risk management options.” 

The 2024 awardee organizations and their projects include:  

• Cross Over Community Development – Provides comprehensive educational sessions on production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks geared to small-scale immigrant farmers. 
• Georgia Organics – Offers outreach and educational programing to organic and underserved farmers in Georgia about risk management options, business strategies and record keeping.  
• Napa Valley Grapegrowers – Provides risk management education to 500 Napa wine grape producers on: climate smart agriculture, organic and specialty crop farming, Crop Insurance 101 and water conservation.  
• Oregon Tilth – Increases awareness, understanding, and use of crop insurance and risk management tools by organic producers and those transitioning to organic production.  
• Northeast Organic Farming Association – Supports Vermont farmers by increasing their knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, risk management tools and crop insurance. 
• Right Risk, LLC – Develops multi-faceted approach to assist Alaskan producers understand and implement crop insurance and risk management strategies to improve their opportunities for success.  
• Rural South Institute – Builds resilient farm operations through increased participation in crop insurance and adoption of value-added and climate-smart agricultural practices.  
• University of Arkansas – Delivers workshops that support young Native American beginning farmers and ranchers by equipping them with culturally appropriate risk mitigation strategies focused on climate resilience and strengthening local Tribal food economies.  
• University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture – Provides online and in-person Train-the-Trainer workshops, including all 1890 Land Grant Institutions on the fundamentals of federal crop insurance.   
• University of Connecticut –  Delivers program designed to mitigate financial and production risks through on-farm tours, online classes and a crop insurance decision application tool for producers.  
• University of Maine – Educates farmers about mitigating risks due to climate events, pest outbreaks, market changes and poor business skills through increased awareness and understanding of federal crop insurance programs. 
• University of Nevada, Reno – Assists producers understanding of existing and emerging federal crop/livestock insurance programs in Nevada and throughout the West while focusing on local and regional food systems.  
• RMA Southeast Ambassador – designed to strengthen the agency’s outreach, engagement, and impact within the agricultural community by creating channels for two-way communication and feedback, ensuring programs meet the needs of underserved agricultural communities in 13 states in the Southeast region.  
• Tribal Ambassador – designed to strengthen the agency’s outreach, engagement, and impact to better meet the unique agricultural needs of farmers and ranchers within Tribal communities.
• Navigator Learning Platform – partnership with Custom Ag Solutions to strengthen technical assistance to underserved producers by training specialists tasked with providing outreach and technical assistance on key topics related to crop insurance.  

More Information

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the  RMA Agent Locator . Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at  rma.usda.gov or by contacting your  RMA Regional Office . 

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit  usda.gov .  

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Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Have Changed.

On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country began following new practices on how commissions are paid. The rules change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.

By Debra Kamin

Sweeping changes to the real estate industry are now in effect, five months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a landmark settlement over the way agents are paid commissions.

On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country began following new practices that require buyers to sign a form before an agent can show them a home, and may radically lower the commission they ask sellers to pay during a home sale.

For years, the standard commission has been 5 to 6 percent, shouldered by home sellers and then split between real estate agents for the seller and the buyer. That fee, while technically negotiable, was at the heart of a lawsuit brought against N.A.R. by a group of home sellers in Missouri , who said the fee was inflated. The home sellers argued that N.A.R., and brokerages who required their agents to be members of N.A.R., had violated antitrust laws by mandating that the seller’s agent make an offer of payment to the buyer’s agent, and setting rules that led to an industrywide standard commission.

Those rules are gone.

Agents are no longer allowed to make offers of commissions on the online databases used to buy and sell homes, called Multiple Listing Services, severing access to the backdoor channel agents have long used to communicate payments. So what do the changes mean for you? Here’s what to expect.

What do I need to know if I’m buying a home?

Home buyers now need to sign a written agreement with an agent before they tour a home. These agreements, meant to stipulate exactly how much a buyer is expected to pay to their agent, are required by the settlement, and are not entirely new — 18 states already required them before N.A.R. lost in court.

But now the forms are everywhere, with little uniformity to the fine print.

“Everyone is calling their forms different things. There’s no industry continuity yet. We’ll get there, but right now it’s going to be rough and tumble as this rolls out,” said Ryan Tucholski, the chief executive of the West Volusia Association of Realtors, a local association in Central Florida.

He said he has been fielding a steady stream of questions from the Realtors in his association, many of whom were in the middle of transactions when the rule changes took effect. “It’s like changing the oil of the car while it’s running,” he said.

Many agents say they plan to ask buyers to now cover a commission of 2.5 or 3 percent to make up for the portion that was previously covered by the seller. Steve Brobeck, a senior fellow at the Consumer Federation of America, an advocacy group, said he is advising buyers to consider offering a flat fee, or paying their agent by the hour, instead.

“The broker’s fee should be clearly stated, always as a dollar figure or as an hourly rate,” he advised in a report. “The dollar value of today’s percentage commissions is often underestimated by buyers. Moreover, buyer agents should not have a financial incentive to be paid more the higher the sale price.”

Those straightforward conversations, he said, will eventually drive commissions down, even if headwinds drag out the process. Laura Ellis, a broker in Chicago who serves as chief strategy officer and president of residential sales at the brokerage Baird and Warner, agrees.

“Agents are going to have more direct conversations with buyers about how they’re going to be compensated. For 100 years or so many agents were able to tell buyers, ‘Don’t worry, I’m free, we’ll go have a lovely sunny afternoon of looking at houses and go from there.’ And that whole conversation is different now,” she said.

What do I need to know if I’m selling a home?

Home sellers are now due for some immediate relief.

Because the settlement eliminates rules that require sellers’ agents to make an offer of commission to buyers’ agents, most sellers’ agents are expected to ask their clients to pay only for one side of the commission pie — a number that averages 2.5 to 3 percent now, and may be pushed downward by competitive pressure as the settlement changes continue to roll out.

Richard Hopen, a former broker who has worked with Compass and Redfin and now runs a business focused on educating home buyers, said that sellers should be informed about the changes, and make sure they understand what they’re being asked to pay.

“Sellers and agents should talk openly about reducing or even eliminating the buyer agent fee and how that could impact the seller,” he said.

How does the settlement apply to people who just sold their home?

The March 15 settlement was a nationwide class-action settlement that applies to nearly every American homeowner who sold a property in the last five years.

N.A.R. settled for $418 million, but the settlement also ensnared more than 20 brokerages that have also all settled for millions. The total damages are now more than $1 billion.

Payouts for individual home sellers are not expected to be significant, but the total amount that an average American is entitled to will depend on how many people submit claims between now and May 9, 2025. Eligibility varies depending on the state you live in, the brokerage your real estate agent worked with, and the date your home listing was entered into a multiple listing service.

You can find out if you’re eligible for a payment here .

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Debra Kamin reports on real estate, covering what it means to buy, sell and own a home in America today. More about Debra Kamin

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