A little local knowledge.

Start early, leave room for a café stop and let a neighborhood set the pace. Walk the waterfront, keep water with you and choose one area to get to know rather than crossing the entire city in a day.

Paraty rewards a gentle pace. Wear shoes with grip for the uneven cobbles, carry a light layer for changing weather and leave time to browse the small shops and cafés between the squares.

The sun and sand shape the pace of a day in Lençóis Maranhenses. Carry water and sun protection, check the day’s conditions with your host and travel lightly so walking between the lagoons stays comfortable.