The Rio dos Frades is a river located in the state of Bahia, Brazil, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its mouth and surrounding lands are protected within the Rio dos Frades Wildlife Refuge, an ecological refuge. The river offers opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, with routes that pass through a gallery forest environment. These paddling routes are noted for providing close encounters with wildlife, including kingfishers, caimans, and river otters. The overall character of the paddling experience is defined by this immersion in a protected coastal ecosystem. For access, quadricycle tours are widely available from the nearby town of Trancoso and are a recommended method for reaching the refuge area to begin a paddling trip.