The bloco da Lama is the most famous. Its rarity and originality have attracted the attention of the press and the curious people. It was borne in the early 90's on a Saturday of carnival, with the help of a group of friends who used to bathe in the medicinal mud of Praia Jabaquara and they see each other unrecognizable, and decided to show in the carnival covered in mud.

The following year a bigger group showed in the carnival representing a kind of prehistoric tribe: they had mud all over their bodies, covered in rags, carrying skulls and skeletons and screaming Uga, uga, RA Ra! Given the exit that had since then, the Ministry of Tourism of Paraty and the organizers of the carnival have been campaigning with the participants, through the local media on the importance of not littering walls, cars or people are going through the streets, helping to preserve the tradition.

The Bloco da Lama convenes more than two thousand members. Its stated in the parade Saturday of Carnival, the function to scare the evil spirits and bring immense joy to the Paraty Carnival. When they have gone all the negative spirits around the bloco, is fired with a swim in the river, leaving a message of peace to the carnival of Paraty is a true celebration of joy.

The days before the Carnival begins, the Carnamar happening, an event that is traditional in Paraty. This is a competition among boats looking for the best decorated and animated. The yachts and fishing boats competing in a Sea Carnival.