Hiking Trails in Maresias: Guided Options from Easy to Rappelling

Maresias sits between the sea and the Serra do Mar, and much of what there is to see beyond the sand lies in the forest. The hiking trails in Maresias with a guide range from the relaxed walk that ends in a waterfall swim to hikes that finish at the edge of a cliff, with rope and helmet.

This guide gathers MaresiasTur's guided options — an agency founded in 2016 in Maresias that actually started with hiking and rappelling. For each one: the level, the duration, and who it works best for.

Which guided trails can you do in Maresias?

Tour	Hike	Level	Duration	What's at the end
Eco Hike – Maresias Waterfall (7 Quedas)	2 km, round trip	Easy	About 3 hours	A waterfall suitable for swimming
Lookout Rappelling – Paúba Beach	Trilha dos Mirantes, 2 km	Easy	About 3 hours	10-meter rappel with an ocean view
BikeTour 360º	Biking through the village and a stretch of trail	Easy	About 3 hours	A swim at Poço do Caetano
EcoTour – Calhetas Beach	Transportation to the beach, with a guide	Relaxed	About 3 hours	An almost deserted white-sand beach
Calhetas Rappelling	Departure from the agency, at Av. Francisco Loup, 500	Adventure	About 3 hours	96-meter rappel down the waterfall

What is the easiest trail in Maresias?

The trail to Cachoeira das 7 Quedas is the entry point. It's 2 km round trip, through preserved Atlantic Forest and a conservation unit, with a waterfall swim at the end. The certified ecotourism guide leads an educational immersion about the forest and shows where it's safe to enter the water. Departures run at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., every day, with up to 15 people per group and booking from 1 person.

Because it's short and easy level, it's the trail most recommended for families and for those who have never hiked before. All the details are in the post about the Cachoeira das 7 Quedas trail, and the region's other waterfalls are in the guide to waterfalls in Maresias.

What is the Trilha dos Mirantes like?

The Trilha dos Mirantes connects Paúba and Maresias. It's 2 km, easy level, and suitable for all ages. From the top, the view opens onto the sea, the sandy shore, and the hills covered in Atlantic Forest. It's the way to reach Lookout Rappelling – Paúba Beach, 10 meters high with up to two descents per person, always with a certified guide, full equipment, and individual insurance.

The rappel can be booked from 2 people, with departures at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those who just want the view and the hike should talk to the team. The post about Lookout Rappelling between Paúba and Maresias shows the activity step by step.

And for those who want more adventure?

The next step up is rappelling. Those who have never rappelled before start with the 10 meters at the Mirante; those who already feel comfortable with heights can take on Calhetas Rappelling, with 96 meters beside the waterfall and certified adventure tourism guides. The guide to rappelling for the first time compares the two and explains how the descent works.

For a full day of activity, the Maresias Adventure Package combines the BikeTour through the village, a swim at Poço do Caetano, and Lookout Rappelling – Paúba Beach, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. And those who prefer something calmer have EcoTour – Calhetas Beach, with transportation leaving from the agency and a local guide.