Use an SMB for open-water ascents and keep your group tight in boat traffic areas.
If visibility is low, shorten your route, stay close to the guide, and avoid surfacing away from the boat.
Respect depth and time limits. Many sites are shallow, so it is easy to stretch bottom time. Stay conservative with repetitive dives.
Watch for thermoclines in cooler months and adjust exposure protection to avoid getting chilled.
Do not plan deep freedive sessions without boat cover and a buoy with flag.

Paraty has local medical services for routine emergencies, but advanced dive medicine and hyperbaric treatment may require transfer to larger cities.

For life-threatening emergencies, call local EMS first (SAMU 192) and then contact your dive operator.
For suspected DCS, administer oxygen if available, keep the diver hydrated and warm, and activate DAN for coordination and referral.
Carry proof of insurance and a list of medications and allergies in Portuguese if possible.

Use an SMB for open-water ascents and keep your group tight in boat traffic areas.
If visibility is low, shorten your route, stay close to the guide, and avoid surfacing away from the boat.
Respect depth and time limits. Many sites are shallow, so it is easy to stretch bottom time. Stay conservative with repetitive dives.
Watch for thermoclines in cooler months and adjust exposure protection to avoid getting chilled.
Do not plan deep freedive sessions without boat cover and a buoy with flag.

Paraty has local medical services for routine emergencies, but advanced dive medicine and hyperbaric treatment may require transfer to larger cities.

For life-threatening emergencies, call local EMS first (SAMU 192) and then contact your dive operator.
For suspected DCS, administer oxygen if available, keep the diver hydrated and warm, and activate DAN for coordination and referral.
Carry proof of insurance and a list of medications and allergies in Portuguese if possible.

After heavy rain, expect lower visibility and more sediment in Paraty Bay. Keep plans flexible and let operators choose the cleanest sites.

Paraty is a boat-tour town. Use an SMB or snorkel buoy, stay tight to your group, and do not surface away from the boat.

Check official balneabilidade updates and avoid swimming near storm drains or river mouths, especially within 24 hours after heavy rain.

The Centro Historico can be slick after showers and some streets flood at high tide. Wear grippy footwear and protect camera gear.

Paraty sits within a high-value Atlantic Forest and coastal conservation mosaic, recognized at the UNESCO World Heritage scale.

Follow ICMBio guidance and operator briefings for APA Cairucu and any stricter no-visitation zones.
Never collect shells, coral, or historical artifacts.
Use moorings where provided. If anchoring is necessary, choose sand and avoid reef contact.
Keep sunscreen reef-safe and manage trash carefully on boats, especially in windy crossings.

Contact	Role	Phone	Availability
SAMU	Ambulance and medical emergencies	192	24/7
Military Police	Police emergencies	190	24/7
Fire Department	Fire and rescue services	193	24/7
Brazilian Navy Salvamar	Maritime and river emergencies	185	24/7
DAN Emergency Hotline	Dive medicine emergency coordination	+1-919-684-9111	24/7
DAN Portuguese Hotline	Dive medicine emergency coordination (Portuguese)	+55-11-3042-1157	24/7

Paraty

Safety And Conservation