Located in the municipality of Paraty in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Saco do Mamangua is a fjord-shaped inlet, Brazil’s only tropical fjord, cutting a narrow 7-kilometre-long channel into the mountains southeast of Paraty. This unique protected marine ecosystem is set within the beautiful Juatinga Peninsular Eco-reserve and shelters the dense vegetation of the Atlantic Forest, bordered by mountains and beautiful beaches with an emerald green sea. Locals make a living from tourism, selling wooden handicrafts and fishing. Visitors can look forward to spotting turtles, exploring the lush mangroves and hiking the Saco do Mamangua sugarloaf peak to soak up the spectacular panoramic views and jump on a boating tour to discover the natural charms of the area.