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>> Th e Green Coast, located on the southern
shoreline where Serra do Mar (Sea Mountain)
meets the Atlantic, is formed by the cities of
Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Mangaratiba, Itaguaí
and Rio Claro. Th is area was one of the fi rst
to be colonized in Brazil and has more than
two thousand beaches, some semi-deserted,
a multitude of islands and mountains covered
by Atlantic Forest. It is also rich in historical
and cultural heritage and has an excellent
hotel infrastructure, with large seaside
resorts and places for fi shing, diving and
sailing. Th e local cuisine is seafood based,
with inspiration from indigenous cooking,
for example fi sh with banana.
Angra dos Reis has 365 islands and a
very busy shopping centre as well as mo-
dern malls and a large marina. Th ere are
varied options of accommodation, hotels,
resorts and guest houses, and attractions
such as boat rides, nature trails along ri-
vers and waterfalls, water sports, as well
as abseiling, mountain biking and raft ing.
It also has a good range of restaurants
and is an obligatory stop off for the large
cruise ships that sail past this region. Ilha
Grande (Big Island), close to Angra dos
Reis, is a tourism icon of the region. It has
trails, waterfalls and creeks, like the Blue
Lagoon, and several beaches, especially
Lopes Mendes, Aventureiro and Saco de
Palmas. In the central region, the small
city of Abrahão has many restaurants and
guesthouses, and also several agencies that
off er boat tours. Th e island can be accessed
by boat, catamaran or barge, from the ports
of Angra dos Reis, Jacareí and Mangaratiba.
Paraty is different to Angra as it is an
historical city with unique beauty due to its
colonial mansions and cobbled stone streets.
It boasts a calm water bay, surrounded by
the rich vegetation of the National Park
of Serra da Bocaina, where there is still a
stretch of the Estrada Real (Royal Road),
and the old gold route. Th ere are interna-
tional restaurants and excellent hotels. Th e
cachaça here is one of its greatest icons. Th e
destination grinds to a stop when it hosts
the annual Paraty Literary Festival (FLIP),
which attracts artists from around the world.
Be sure to visit the Trindade community,
which is 17 km from Paraty. Its incredibly
beautiful beaches, such as Meio (Middle),
and the unspoilt nature are waiting for you.
>> “Wonderful City, full of charm...”. Th is
is how the Rio de Janeiro city Hymn, by
André Filho, begins. It characterises the
attractive mosaic of the entrance to Brazil
and also the joy of the local people who are
referred to as “cariocas”. Th e locals have an
aff able way of welcoming visitors and they
have given the city the title of “happiest
people on earth”. It has the blessing of the
statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the
New Seven Wonders of the World that,
from the top of Corcovado Mountain,
opens his arms out over the beautiful Gua-
nabara Bay. Its beauty continues to inspire
singers, poets and painters, transforming
the area into a reference point for artistic,
cultural parades and political protests.
One of the most important metropolises
in South America, the state capital has been
the capital of the Colony, the Empire and the
Republic, and has a plethora of historical
buildings, such as the Paço Imperial (Imperial
Palace), fortresses and hundreds of churches
and temples. Th e views of Sugarloaf Mou-
ntain, the Botanical Gardens, Copacabana
beach and the Tijuca National Park, among
many others, have continued to delight
tourists for decades. In 2012, the city was
awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status
in the urban cultural landscape category.
Other trademarks of the city include
Carnival, Samba and Bossa Nova as well
as its main gastronomic symbol, Feijoada
(bean stew), accompanied by the traditio-
nal caipirinha. Its hundreds of bars and
restaurants come alive at night, fi lling the
streets of Lapa and Santa Teresa with a
bohemian atmosphere. Th ere is an intense
cultural agenda that occurs throughout
the year, culminating with a big New
Year’s Eve party on Copacabana beach.
Niterói, the fi nal city that completes the
Metropolitan region is located across Gua-
nabara Bay from Rio. A 13km bridge links
the two cities, but there is also a ferry ser-
vice connecting the two. It has secular for-
tresses, beaches like Itacoatiara and Cam-
boinhas and various viewing platforms. Th e
Niemeyer route shows off some of the work
created by architect Oscar Niemeyer, inclu-
ding the Museum of Contemporary Art. >> The famous state capital will
host the 2016 Olympic Games and
it will stage the 2014 FIFA Football
World Cup Final. According to the
annual rankings of the International
Congress & Convention Associa-
tion (ICCA), Rio de Janeiro is the
Brazilian city that hosted the most
international events in 2012, with 83
congresses and conventions within
the ICCA criteria (itinerant events
with a fi xed period and a minimum
of 50 participants), which puts Rio in
25th place in the world city ranking.
The metropolis boasts convention
centres of various sizes and many hotels
with meeting rooms. It also off ers great
technological resources and good access
to ports, airports and bus stations by sub-
way, bus services and a large taxi network.
Confederations Cup - Altogether
there were 16 games and a final that
couldn’t have been dreamed up by a
screenwriter. But, much more than wat-
ching the Brazilian team beat the best
team in the world on the biggest stage
in National football – the Maracanã -
there were other fruits to be harvested,
especially in Tourism. To begin with,
the fi nal of the Confederations Cup, in
which Brazil beat Spain 3-0, about half of
the nearly 80,000 fans that attended the
game were from outside of Rio de Janeiro.
A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of
Tourism pointed out that about 25,000
foreigners visited the country during the
15-day event. A small number compared
to the 600,000 that are expected for the
FIFA World Cup, but the opinion of those
visitors is a good thermometer to point
out if we are on the right track. Th is was
indeed the goal of a survey commissio-
ned by the Ministry to the Foundation
Institute of Economic Research (FIPE).
According to preliminary results, the
majority of foreigners approved of
the infrastructure of the host cities,
including Rio de Janeiro.
WYD - Another major event held
this year was the World Youth Day,
which brought thousands of foreign
visitors to Rio. Th e fi rst foreign trip of
Pope Francisco turned all eyes turn
in to the Wonderful City, highlighting
the destination as the hub for Religious
Tourism. Th e World Youth Day (WYD)
attracted 2 million people to Rio de Ja-
neiro. Th e highlights were the passage
of the Pope along Copacabana beach
and the Mass held in Vargem Grande.
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Arquivo Turisrio
The fi rst Brazilian city to hold international standard events
Ipanema Beach and the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói
The six tourist regions are ready to stage captivating events
>> Th e State of Rio de Janeiro has been
sung in verse by artists and poets alike
and welcomes everyone with a smile
on their face. It has indescribable sce-
nery and a vibrant culture. Besides the
beaches that are known and admired
worldwide, the nature here includes
15 national and state parks, with san-
dbanks, waterfalls, rivers, streams, trails,
mountains and forests. The 635 km
coastline has many ecological sanc-
tuaries. Within three hours from Rio,
it is possible to visit many attractions in
various regions. You can go for a walk
along the beach and enjoy coconut water
to cool off from the heat during the day
and enjoy a fondue at night in the mild
climate of the mountains. In this special
pullout, we present some of the main
tourist attractions in the six regions of
the state: Metropolitan, Green Coast,
Sun Coast, Coff ee Valley, Imperial Green
Mountain and Agulhas Negras (Black
Needles). Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Fotos: Arquivo Turisrio
Cataguazes Islands in Angra dos Reis, Lopes Mendes in Ilha Grande and Paraty
Green Coast
The new Maracanã, which underwent extensive renovation to host the Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup
Rio de JaneiroA State of Wonderful CitiesThe State of Rio de Janeiro, with the famous capital city,
Rio de Janeiro, is blessed with exuberant nature with happy,
hospitable and friendly people. There are many wonderful cities,
which make this a complete destination, one that is ready to
welcome tourists from all over the world with open arms.
www.cidadesmaravilhosas.rj.gov.brSOMANDO FORÇAS
Rio de Janeiro State GovernmentTourist information: Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism (www.rj.gov.br/turismo); Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Company - TurisRio(www.turisrio.rj.gov.br)
METROPOLITAN REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
GREEN COAST REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
SUN COAST REGION
Armação dos BúziosDistance from the capital: 165 kmTravel time: around 2h45Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Armação dos Búzios Department of Tourism and Culture (www.visitebuzios.com)
Arraial do CaboDistance from the capital: 158 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Arraial do Cabo Department of Tourism (www.arraial.rj.gov.br)
Cabo FrioDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Cabo Frio Department of Tourism (www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br)
COFFEE VALLEY REGION
Miguel PereiraDistance from the capital: 112 kmTravel time: about 2 hoursClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 24°CTourist information: Miguel Pereira Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (www.pmmp.rj.gov.br)
ValençaDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 21°Courist information: Valença Department of Culture and Tourism (www.valenca.rj.gov.br)
VassourasDistance from the capital: 111 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Vassouras Department of Culture and Tourism (www.vassouras.rj.gov.br)
IMPERIAL GREEN MOUNTAIN REGION
Nova FriburgoDistance from the capital: 131 kmTravel time: around 2h30Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 18°CTourist information: Nova Friburgo Department of Tourism (www.pmnf.rj.gov.br)
PetrópolisDistance from the capital: 59 kmTravel time: around 1 hourClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Petrópolis Culture and Tourism Foundation(www.petropolis.rj.gov.br)
TeresópolisDistance from the capital: 87 kmTravel time: around 1h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 17°CTourist information: TeresópolisDepartment of Tourism (http://teresopolis.rj.web.br.com)
AGULHAS NEGRAS (BLACK NEEDLES) REGION
ItatiaiaDistance from the capital: 167 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 21°CTourist information: Itatiaia Department of Tourism (www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br)
ResendeDistance from the capital: 154 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 25°CTourist information: Resende Department of Tourism and Trade (www.resende.rj.gov.br)
CONTACT
Rio de JaneiroA State of Wonderful CitiesThe State of Rio de Janeiro, with the famous capital city,
Rio de Janeiro, is blessed with exuberant nature with happy,
hospitable and friendly people. There are many wonderful cities,
which make this a complete destination, one that is ready to
welcome tourists from all over the world with open arms.
www.cidadesmaravilhosas.rj.gov.brSOMANDO FORÇAS
Rio de Janeiro State GovernmentTourist information: Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism (www.rj.gov.br/turismo); Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Company - TurisRio(www.turisrio.rj.gov.br)
METROPOLITAN REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
GREEN COAST REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
SUN COAST REGION
Armação dos BúziosDistance from the capital: 165 kmTravel time: around 2h45Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Armação dos Búzios Department of Tourism and Culture (www.visitebuzios.com)
Arraial do CaboDistance from the capital: 158 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Arraial do Cabo Department of Tourism (www.arraial.rj.gov.br)
Cabo FrioDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Cabo Frio Department of Tourism (www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br)
COFFEE VALLEY REGION
Miguel PereiraDistance from the capital: 112 kmTravel time: about 2 hoursClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 24°CTourist information: Miguel Pereira Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (www.pmmp.rj.gov.br)
ValençaDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 21°Courist information: Valença Department of Culture and Tourism (www.valenca.rj.gov.br)
VassourasDistance from the capital: 111 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Vassouras Department of Culture and Tourism (www.vassouras.rj.gov.br)
IMPERIAL GREEN MOUNTAIN REGION
Nova FriburgoDistance from the capital: 131 kmTravel time: around 2h30Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 18°CTourist information: Nova Friburgo Department of Tourism (www.pmnf.rj.gov.br)
PetrópolisDistance from the capital: 59 kmTravel time: around 1 hourClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Petrópolis Culture and Tourism Foundation(www.petropolis.rj.gov.br)
TeresópolisDistance from the capital: 87 kmTravel time: around 1h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 17°CTourist information: TeresópolisDepartment of Tourism (http://teresopolis.rj.web.br.com)
AGULHAS NEGRAS (BLACK NEEDLES) REGION
ItatiaiaDistance from the capital: 167 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 21°CTourist information: Itatiaia Department of Tourism (www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br)
ResendeDistance from the capital: 154 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 25°CTourist information: Resende Department of Tourism and Trade (www.resende.rj.gov.br)
CONTACT
Rio de JaneiroA State of Wonderful CitiesThe State of Rio de Janeiro, with the famous capital city,
Rio de Janeiro, is blessed with exuberant nature with happy,
hospitable and friendly people. There are many wonderful cities,
which make this a complete destination, one that is ready to
welcome tourists from all over the world with open arms.
www.cidadesmaravilhosas.rj.gov.brSOMANDO FORÇAS
Rio de Janeiro State GovernmentTourist information: Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism (www.rj.gov.br/turismo); Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Company - TurisRio(www.turisrio.rj.gov.br)
METROPOLITAN REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
GREEN COAST REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
SUN COAST REGION
Armação dos BúziosDistance from the capital: 165 kmTravel time: around 2h45Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Armação dos Búzios Department of Tourism and Culture (www.visitebuzios.com)
Arraial do CaboDistance from the capital: 158 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Arraial do Cabo Department of Tourism (www.arraial.rj.gov.br)
Cabo FrioDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Cabo Frio Department of Tourism (www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br)
COFFEE VALLEY REGION
Miguel PereiraDistance from the capital: 112 kmTravel time: about 2 hoursClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 24°CTourist information: Miguel Pereira Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (www.pmmp.rj.gov.br)
ValençaDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 21°Courist information: Valença Department of Culture and Tourism (www.valenca.rj.gov.br)
VassourasDistance from the capital: 111 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Vassouras Department of Culture and Tourism (www.vassouras.rj.gov.br)
IMPERIAL GREEN MOUNTAIN REGION
Nova FriburgoDistance from the capital: 131 kmTravel time: around 2h30Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 18°CTourist information: Nova Friburgo Department of Tourism (www.pmnf.rj.gov.br)
PetrópolisDistance from the capital: 59 kmTravel time: around 1 hourClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Petrópolis Culture and Tourism Foundation(www.petropolis.rj.gov.br)
TeresópolisDistance from the capital: 87 kmTravel time: around 1h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 17°CTourist information: TeresópolisDepartment of Tourism (http://teresopolis.rj.web.br.com)
AGULHAS NEGRAS (BLACK NEEDLES) REGION
ItatiaiaDistance from the capital: 167 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 21°CTourist information: Itatiaia Department of Tourism (www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br)
ResendeDistance from the capital: 154 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 25°CTourist information: Resende Department of Tourism and Trade (www.resende.rj.gov.br)
CONTACT
Rio de JaneiroA State of Wonderful CitiesThe State of Rio de Janeiro, with the famous capital city,
Rio de Janeiro, is blessed with exuberant nature with happy,
hospitable and friendly people. There are many wonderful cities,
which make this a complete destination, one that is ready to
welcome tourists from all over the world with open arms.
www.cidadesmaravilhosas.rj.gov.brSOMANDO FORÇAS
Rio de Janeiro State GovernmentTourist information: Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism (www.rj.gov.br/turismo); Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Company - TurisRio(www.turisrio.rj.gov.br)
METROPOLITAN REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
GREEN COAST REGION
Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)
ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)
SUN COAST REGION
Armação dos BúziosDistance from the capital: 165 kmTravel time: around 2h45Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Armação dos Búzios Department of Tourism and Culture (www.visitebuzios.com)
Arraial do CaboDistance from the capital: 158 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Arraial do Cabo Department of Tourism (www.arraial.rj.gov.br)
Cabo FrioDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Cabo Frio Department of Tourism (www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br)
COFFEE VALLEY REGION
Miguel PereiraDistance from the capital: 112 kmTravel time: about 2 hoursClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 24°CTourist information: Miguel Pereira Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (www.pmmp.rj.gov.br)
ValençaDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 21°Courist information: Valença Department of Culture and Tourism (www.valenca.rj.gov.br)
VassourasDistance from the capital: 111 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Vassouras Department of Culture and Tourism (www.vassouras.rj.gov.br)
IMPERIAL GREEN MOUNTAIN REGION
Nova FriburgoDistance from the capital: 131 kmTravel time: around 2h30Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 18°CTourist information: Nova Friburgo Department of Tourism (www.pmnf.rj.gov.br)
PetrópolisDistance from the capital: 59 kmTravel time: around 1 hourClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Petrópolis Culture and Tourism Foundation(www.petropolis.rj.gov.br)
TeresópolisDistance from the capital: 87 kmTravel time: around 1h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 17°CTourist information: TeresópolisDepartment of Tourism (http://teresopolis.rj.web.br.com)
AGULHAS NEGRAS (BLACK NEEDLES) REGION
ItatiaiaDistance from the capital: 167 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 21°CTourist information: Itatiaia Department of Tourism (www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br)
ResendeDistance from the capital: 154 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 25°CTourist information: Resende Department of Tourism and Trade (www.resende.rj.gov.br)
CONTACT
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>> Th e Green Coast, located on the southern
shoreline where Serra do Mar (Sea Mountain)
meets the Atlantic, is formed by the cities of
Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Mangaratiba, Itaguaí
and Rio Claro. Th is area was one of the fi rst
to be colonized in Brazil and has more than
two thousand beaches, some semi-deserted,
a multitude of islands and mountains covered
by Atlantic Forest. It is also rich in historical
and cultural heritage and has an excellent
hotel infrastructure, with large seaside
resorts and places for fi shing, diving and
sailing. Th e local cuisine is seafood based,
with inspiration from indigenous cooking,
for example fi sh with banana.
Angra dos Reis has 365 islands and a
very busy shopping centre as well as mo-
dern malls and a large marina. Th ere are
varied options of accommodation, hotels,
resorts and guest houses, and attractions
such as boat rides, nature trails along ri-
vers and waterfalls, water sports, as well
as abseiling, mountain biking and raft ing.
It also has a good range of restaurants
and is an obligatory stop off for the large
cruise ships that sail past this region. Ilha
Grande (Big Island), close to Angra dos
Reis, is a tourism icon of the region. It has
trails, waterfalls and creeks, like the Blue
Lagoon, and several beaches, especially
Lopes Mendes, Aventureiro and Saco de
Palmas. In the central region, the small
city of Abrahão has many restaurants and
guesthouses, and also several agencies that
off er boat tours. Th e island can be accessed
by boat, catamaran or barge, from the ports
of Angra dos Reis, Jacareí and Mangaratiba.
Paraty is different to Angra as it is an
historical city with unique beauty due to its
colonial mansions and cobbled stone streets.
It boasts a calm water bay, surrounded by
the rich vegetation of the National Park
of Serra da Bocaina, where there is still a
stretch of the Estrada Real (Royal Road),
and the old gold route. Th ere are interna-
tional restaurants and excellent hotels. Th e
cachaça here is one of its greatest icons. Th e
destination grinds to a stop when it hosts
the annual Paraty Literary Festival (FLIP),
which attracts artists from around the world.
Be sure to visit the Trindade community,
which is 17 km from Paraty. Its incredibly
beautiful beaches, such as Meio (Middle),
and the unspoilt nature are waiting for you.
>> “Wonderful City, full of charm...”. Th is
is how the Rio de Janeiro city Hymn, by
André Filho, begins. It characterises the
attractive mosaic of the entrance to Brazil
and also the joy of the local people who are
referred to as “cariocas”. Th e locals have an
aff able way of welcoming visitors and they
have given the city the title of “happiest
people on earth”. It has the blessing of the
statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the
New Seven Wonders of the World that,
from the top of Corcovado Mountain,
opens his arms out over the beautiful Gua-
nabara Bay. Its beauty continues to inspire
singers, poets and painters, transforming
the area into a reference point for artistic,
cultural parades and political protests.
One of the most important metropolises
in South America, the state capital has been
the capital of the Colony, the Empire and the
Republic, and has a plethora of historical
buildings, such as the Paço Imperial (Imperial
Palace), fortresses and hundreds of churches
and temples. Th e views of Sugarloaf Mou-
ntain, the Botanical Gardens, Copacabana
beach and the Tijuca National Park, among
many others, have continued to delight
tourists for decades. In 2012, the city was
awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status
in the urban cultural landscape category.
Other trademarks of the city include
Carnival, Samba and Bossa Nova as well
as its main gastronomic symbol, Feijoada
(bean stew), accompanied by the traditio-
nal caipirinha. Its hundreds of bars and
restaurants come alive at night, fi lling the
streets of Lapa and Santa Teresa with a
bohemian atmosphere. Th ere is an intense
cultural agenda that occurs throughout
the year, culminating with a big New
Year’s Eve party on Copacabana beach.
Niterói, the fi nal city that completes the
Metropolitan region is located across Gua-
nabara Bay from Rio. A 13km bridge links
the two cities, but there is also a ferry ser-
vice connecting the two. It has secular for-
tresses, beaches like Itacoatiara and Cam-
boinhas and various viewing platforms. Th e
Niemeyer route shows off some of the work
created by architect Oscar Niemeyer, inclu-
ding the Museum of Contemporary Art. >> The famous state capital will
host the 2016 Olympic Games and
it will stage the 2014 FIFA Football
World Cup Final. According to the
annual rankings of the International
Congress & Convention Associa-
tion (ICCA), Rio de Janeiro is the
Brazilian city that hosted the most
international events in 2012, with 83
congresses and conventions within
the ICCA criteria (itinerant events
with a fi xed period and a minimum
of 50 participants), which puts Rio in
25th place in the world city ranking.
The metropolis boasts convention
centres of various sizes and many hotels
with meeting rooms. It also off ers great
technological resources and good access
to ports, airports and bus stations by sub-
way, bus services and a large taxi network.
Confederations Cup - Altogether
there were 16 games and a final that
couldn’t have been dreamed up by a
screenwriter. But, much more than wat-
ching the Brazilian team beat the best
team in the world on the biggest stage
in National football – the Maracanã -
there were other fruits to be harvested,
especially in Tourism. To begin with,
the fi nal of the Confederations Cup, in
which Brazil beat Spain 3-0, about half of
the nearly 80,000 fans that attended the
game were from outside of Rio de Janeiro.
A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of
Tourism pointed out that about 25,000
foreigners visited the country during the
15-day event. A small number compared
to the 600,000 that are expected for the
FIFA World Cup, but the opinion of those
visitors is a good thermometer to point
out if we are on the right track. Th is was
indeed the goal of a survey commissio-
ned by the Ministry to the Foundation
Institute of Economic Research (FIPE).
According to preliminary results, the
majority of foreigners approved of
the infrastructure of the host cities,
including Rio de Janeiro.
WYD - Another major event held
this year was the World Youth Day,
which brought thousands of foreign
visitors to Rio. Th e fi rst foreign trip of
Pope Francisco turned all eyes turn
in to the Wonderful City, highlighting
the destination as the hub for Religious
Tourism. Th e World Youth Day (WYD)
attracted 2 million people to Rio de Ja-
neiro. Th e highlights were the passage
of the Pope along Copacabana beach
and the Mass held in Vargem Grande.
Metropolitan Region
Riot
ur/R
icar
do Z
erre
nner
Riotur/Ricardo Zerrenner
Arquivo Turisrio
The fi rst Brazilian city to hold international standard events
Ipanema Beach and the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói
The six tourist regions are ready to stage captivating events
>> Th e State of Rio de Janeiro has been
sung in verse by artists and poets alike
and welcomes everyone with a smile
on their face. It has indescribable sce-
nery and a vibrant culture. Besides the
beaches that are known and admired
worldwide, the nature here includes
15 national and state parks, with san-
dbanks, waterfalls, rivers, streams, trails,
mountains and forests. The 635 km
coastline has many ecological sanc-
tuaries. Within three hours from Rio,
it is possible to visit many attractions in
various regions. You can go for a walk
along the beach and enjoy coconut water
to cool off from the heat during the day
and enjoy a fondue at night in the mild
climate of the mountains. In this special
pullout, we present some of the main
tourist attractions in the six regions of
the state: Metropolitan, Green Coast,
Sun Coast, Coff ee Valley, Imperial Green
Mountain and Agulhas Negras (Black
Needles). Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Fotos: Arquivo Turisrio
Cataguazes Islands in Angra dos Reis, Lopes Mendes in Ilha Grande and Paraty
Green Coast
The new Maracanã, which underwent extensive renovation to host the Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup
Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Ri
>> Th e Green Coast, located on the southern
shoreline where Serra do Mar (Sea Mountain)
meets the Atlantic, is formed by the cities of
Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Mangaratiba, Itaguaí
and Rio Claro. Th is area was one of the fi rst
to be colonized in Brazil and has more than
two thousand beaches, some semi-deserted,
a multitude of islands and mountains covered
by Atlantic Forest. It is also rich in historical
and cultural heritage and has an excellent
hotel infrastructure, with large seaside
resorts and places for fi shing, diving and
sailing. Th e local cuisine is seafood based,
with inspiration from indigenous cooking,
for example fi sh with banana.
Angra dos Reis has 365 islands and a
very busy shopping centre as well as mo-
dern malls and a large marina. Th ere are
varied options of accommodation, hotels,
resorts and guest houses, and attractions
such as boat rides, nature trails along ri-
vers and waterfalls, water sports, as well
as abseiling, mountain biking and raft ing.
It also has a good range of restaurants
and is an obligatory stop off for the large
cruise ships that sail past this region. Ilha
Grande (Big Island), close to Angra dos
Reis, is a tourism icon of the region. It has
trails, waterfalls and creeks, like the Blue
Lagoon, and several beaches, especially
Lopes Mendes, Aventureiro and Saco de
Palmas. In the central region, the small
city of Abrahão has many restaurants and
guesthouses, and also several agencies that
off er boat tours. Th e island can be accessed
by boat, catamaran or barge, from the ports
of Angra dos Reis, Jacareí and Mangaratiba.
Paraty is different to Angra as it is an
historical city with unique beauty due to its
colonial mansions and cobbled stone streets.
It boasts a calm water bay, surrounded by
the rich vegetation of the National Park
of Serra da Bocaina, where there is still a
stretch of the Estrada Real (Royal Road),
and the old gold route. Th ere are interna-
tional restaurants and excellent hotels. Th e
cachaça here is one of its greatest icons. Th e
destination grinds to a stop when it hosts
the annual Paraty Literary Festival (FLIP),
which attracts artists from around the world.
Be sure to visit the Trindade community,
which is 17 km from Paraty. Its incredibly
beautiful beaches, such as Meio (Middle),
and the unspoilt nature are waiting for you.
>> “Wonderful City, full of charm...”. Th is
is how the Rio de Janeiro city Hymn, by
André Filho, begins. It characterises the
attractive mosaic of the entrance to Brazil
and also the joy of the local people who are
referred to as “cariocas”. Th e locals have an
aff able way of welcoming visitors and they
have given the city the title of “happiest
people on earth”. It has the blessing of the
statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the
New Seven Wonders of the World that,
from the top of Corcovado Mountain,
opens his arms out over the beautiful Gua-
nabara Bay. Its beauty continues to inspire
singers, poets and painters, transforming
the area into a reference point for artistic,
cultural parades and political protests.
One of the most important metropolises
in South America, the state capital has been
the capital of the Colony, the Empire and the
Republic, and has a plethora of historical
buildings, such as the Paço Imperial (Imperial
Palace), fortresses and hundreds of churches
and temples. Th e views of Sugarloaf Mou-
ntain, the Botanical Gardens, Copacabana
beach and the Tijuca National Park, among
many others, have continued to delight
tourists for decades. In 2012, the city was
awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status
in the urban cultural landscape category.
Other trademarks of the city include
Carnival, Samba and Bossa Nova as well
as its main gastronomic symbol, Feijoada
(bean stew), accompanied by the traditio-
nal caipirinha. Its hundreds of bars and
restaurants come alive at night, fi lling the
streets of Lapa and Santa Teresa with a
bohemian atmosphere. Th ere is an intense
cultural agenda that occurs throughout
the year, culminating with a big New
Year’s Eve party on Copacabana beach.
Niterói, the fi nal city that completes the
Metropolitan region is located across Gua-
nabara Bay from Rio. A 13km bridge links
the two cities, but there is also a ferry ser-
vice connecting the two. It has secular for-
tresses, beaches like Itacoatiara and Cam-
boinhas and various viewing platforms. Th e
Niemeyer route shows off some of the work
created by architect Oscar Niemeyer, inclu-
ding the Museum of Contemporary Art. >> The famous state capital will
host the 2016 Olympic Games and
it will stage the 2014 FIFA Football
World Cup Final. According to the
annual rankings of the International
Congress & Convention Associa-
tion (ICCA), Rio de Janeiro is the
Brazilian city that hosted the most
international events in 2012, with 83
congresses and conventions within
the ICCA criteria (itinerant events
with a fi xed period and a minimum
of 50 participants), which puts Rio in
25th place in the world city ranking.
The metropolis boasts convention
centres of various sizes and many hotels
with meeting rooms. It also off ers great
technological resources and good access
to ports, airports and bus stations by sub-
way, bus services and a large taxi network.
Confederations Cup - Altogether
there were 16 games and a final that
couldn’t have been dreamed up by a
screenwriter. But, much more than wat-
ching the Brazilian team beat the best
team in the world on the biggest stage
in National football – the Maracanã -
there were other fruits to be harvested,
especially in Tourism. To begin with,
the fi nal of the Confederations Cup, in
which Brazil beat Spain 3-0, about half of
the nearly 80,000 fans that attended the
game were from outside of Rio de Janeiro.
A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of
Tourism pointed out that about 25,000
foreigners visited the country during the
15-day event. A small number compared
to the 600,000 that are expected for the
FIFA World Cup, but the opinion of those
visitors is a good thermometer to point
out if we are on the right track. Th is was
indeed the goal of a survey commissio-
ned by the Ministry to the Foundation
Institute of Economic Research (FIPE).
According to preliminary results, the
majority of foreigners approved of
the infrastructure of the host cities,
including Rio de Janeiro.
WYD - Another major event held
this year was the World Youth Day,
which brought thousands of foreign
visitors to Rio. Th e fi rst foreign trip of
Pope Francisco turned all eyes turn
in to the Wonderful City, highlighting
the destination as the hub for Religious
Tourism. Th e World Youth Day (WYD)
attracted 2 million people to Rio de Ja-
neiro. Th e highlights were the passage
of the Pope along Copacabana beach
and the Mass held in Vargem Grande.
Metropolitan Region
Riot
ur/R
icar
do Z
erre
nner
Riotur/Ricardo Zerrenner
Arquivo Turisrio
The fi rst Brazilian city to hold international standard events
Ipanema Beach and the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói
The six tourist regions are ready to stage captivating events
>> Th e State of Rio de Janeiro has been
sung in verse by artists and poets alike
and welcomes everyone with a smile
on their face. It has indescribable sce-
nery and a vibrant culture. Besides the
beaches that are known and admired
worldwide, the nature here includes
15 national and state parks, with san-
dbanks, waterfalls, rivers, streams, trails,
mountains and forests. The 635 km
coastline has many ecological sanc-
tuaries. Within three hours from Rio,
it is possible to visit many attractions in
various regions. You can go for a walk
along the beach and enjoy coconut water
to cool off from the heat during the day
and enjoy a fondue at night in the mild
climate of the mountains. In this special
pullout, we present some of the main
tourist attractions in the six regions of
the state: Metropolitan, Green Coast,
Sun Coast, Coff ee Valley, Imperial Green
Mountain and Agulhas Negras (Black
Needles). Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Fotos: Arquivo Turisrio
Cataguazes Islands in Angra dos Reis, Lopes Mendes in Ilha Grande and Paraty
Green Coast
The new Maracanã, which underwent extensive renovation to host the Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup
Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Ri
>> Th e Green Coast, located on the southern
shoreline where Serra do Mar (Sea Mountain)
meets the Atlantic, is formed by the cities of
Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Mangaratiba, Itaguaí
and Rio Claro. Th is area was one of the fi rst
to be colonized in Brazil and has more than
two thousand beaches, some semi-deserted,
a multitude of islands and mountains covered
by Atlantic Forest. It is also rich in historical
and cultural heritage and has an excellent
hotel infrastructure, with large seaside
resorts and places for fi shing, diving and
sailing. Th e local cuisine is seafood based,
with inspiration from indigenous cooking,
for example fi sh with banana.
Angra dos Reis has 365 islands and a
very busy shopping centre as well as mo-
dern malls and a large marina. Th ere are
varied options of accommodation, hotels,
resorts and guest houses, and attractions
such as boat rides, nature trails along ri-
vers and waterfalls, water sports, as well
as abseiling, mountain biking and raft ing.
It also has a good range of restaurants
and is an obligatory stop off for the large
cruise ships that sail past this region. Ilha
Grande (Big Island), close to Angra dos
Reis, is a tourism icon of the region. It has
trails, waterfalls and creeks, like the Blue
Lagoon, and several beaches, especially
Lopes Mendes, Aventureiro and Saco de
Palmas. In the central region, the small
city of Abrahão has many restaurants and
guesthouses, and also several agencies that
off er boat tours. Th e island can be accessed
by boat, catamaran or barge, from the ports
of Angra dos Reis, Jacareí and Mangaratiba.
Paraty is different to Angra as it is an
historical city with unique beauty due to its
colonial mansions and cobbled stone streets.
It boasts a calm water bay, surrounded by
the rich vegetation of the National Park
of Serra da Bocaina, where there is still a
stretch of the Estrada Real (Royal Road),
and the old gold route. Th ere are interna-
tional restaurants and excellent hotels. Th e
cachaça here is one of its greatest icons. Th e
destination grinds to a stop when it hosts
the annual Paraty Literary Festival (FLIP),
which attracts artists from around the world.
Be sure to visit the Trindade community,
which is 17 km from Paraty. Its incredibly
beautiful beaches, such as Meio (Middle),
and the unspoilt nature are waiting for you.
>> “Wonderful City, full of charm...”. Th is
is how the Rio de Janeiro city Hymn, by
André Filho, begins. It characterises the
attractive mosaic of the entrance to Brazil
and also the joy of the local people who are
referred to as “cariocas”. Th e locals have an
aff able way of welcoming visitors and they
have given the city the title of “happiest
people on earth”. It has the blessing of the
statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the
New Seven Wonders of the World that,
from the top of Corcovado Mountain,
opens his arms out over the beautiful Gua-
nabara Bay. Its beauty continues to inspire
singers, poets and painters, transforming
the area into a reference point for artistic,
cultural parades and political protests.
One of the most important metropolises
in South America, the state capital has been
the capital of the Colony, the Empire and the
Republic, and has a plethora of historical
buildings, such as the Paço Imperial (Imperial
Palace), fortresses and hundreds of churches
and temples. Th e views of Sugarloaf Mou-
ntain, the Botanical Gardens, Copacabana
beach and the Tijuca National Park, among
many others, have continued to delight
tourists for decades. In 2012, the city was
awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status
in the urban cultural landscape category.
Other trademarks of the city include
Carnival, Samba and Bossa Nova as well
as its main gastronomic symbol, Feijoada
(bean stew), accompanied by the traditio-
nal caipirinha. Its hundreds of bars and
restaurants come alive at night, fi lling the
streets of Lapa and Santa Teresa with a
bohemian atmosphere. Th ere is an intense
cultural agenda that occurs throughout
the year, culminating with a big New
Year’s Eve party on Copacabana beach.
Niterói, the fi nal city that completes the
Metropolitan region is located across Gua-
nabara Bay from Rio. A 13km bridge links
the two cities, but there is also a ferry ser-
vice connecting the two. It has secular for-
tresses, beaches like Itacoatiara and Cam-
boinhas and various viewing platforms. Th e
Niemeyer route shows off some of the work
created by architect Oscar Niemeyer, inclu-
ding the Museum of Contemporary Art. >> The famous state capital will
host the 2016 Olympic Games and
it will stage the 2014 FIFA Football
World Cup Final. According to the
annual rankings of the International
Congress & Convention Associa-
tion (ICCA), Rio de Janeiro is the
Brazilian city that hosted the most
international events in 2012, with 83
congresses and conventions within
the ICCA criteria (itinerant events
with a fi xed period and a minimum
of 50 participants), which puts Rio in
25th place in the world city ranking.
The metropolis boasts convention
centres of various sizes and many hotels
with meeting rooms. It also off ers great
technological resources and good access
to ports, airports and bus stations by sub-
way, bus services and a large taxi network.
Confederations Cup - Altogether
there were 16 games and a final that
couldn’t have been dreamed up by a
screenwriter. But, much more than wat-
ching the Brazilian team beat the best
team in the world on the biggest stage
in National football – the Maracanã -
there were other fruits to be harvested,
especially in Tourism. To begin with,
the fi nal of the Confederations Cup, in
which Brazil beat Spain 3-0, about half of
the nearly 80,000 fans that attended the
game were from outside of Rio de Janeiro.
A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of
Tourism pointed out that about 25,000
foreigners visited the country during the
15-day event. A small number compared
to the 600,000 that are expected for the
FIFA World Cup, but the opinion of those
visitors is a good thermometer to point
out if we are on the right track. Th is was
indeed the goal of a survey commissio-
ned by the Ministry to the Foundation
Institute of Economic Research (FIPE).
According to preliminary results, the
majority of foreigners approved of
the infrastructure of the host cities,
including Rio de Janeiro.
WYD - Another major event held
this year was the World Youth Day,
which brought thousands of foreign
visitors to Rio. Th e fi rst foreign trip of
Pope Francisco turned all eyes turn
in to the Wonderful City, highlighting
the destination as the hub for Religious
Tourism. Th e World Youth Day (WYD)
attracted 2 million people to Rio de Ja-
neiro. Th e highlights were the passage
of the Pope along Copacabana beach
and the Mass held in Vargem Grande.
Metropolitan Region
Riot
ur/R
icar
do Z
erre
nner
Riotur/Ricardo Zerrenner
Arquivo Turisrio
The fi rst Brazilian city to hold international standard events
Ipanema Beach and the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói
The six tourist regions are ready to stage captivating events
>> Th e State of Rio de Janeiro has been
sung in verse by artists and poets alike
and welcomes everyone with a smile
on their face. It has indescribable sce-
nery and a vibrant culture. Besides the
beaches that are known and admired
worldwide, the nature here includes
15 national and state parks, with san-
dbanks, waterfalls, rivers, streams, trails,
mountains and forests. The 635 km
coastline has many ecological sanc-
tuaries. Within three hours from Rio,
it is possible to visit many attractions in
various regions. You can go for a walk
along the beach and enjoy coconut water
to cool off from the heat during the day
and enjoy a fondue at night in the mild
climate of the mountains. In this special
pullout, we present some of the main
tourist attractions in the six regions of
the state: Metropolitan, Green Coast,
Sun Coast, Coff ee Valley, Imperial Green
Mountain and Agulhas Negras (Black
Needles). Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Fotos: Arquivo Turisrio
Cataguazes Islands in Angra dos Reis, Lopes Mendes in Ilha Grande and Paraty
Green Coast
The new Maracanã, which underwent extensive renovation to host the Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup
Sunset in Rio das Ostras, and, below, Forte
Beach in Cabo Frio
>> With hundreds of beautiful beaches, la-
goons and a perfect sea for fi shing and diving,
the Sun Coast is located on the northern
coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Armação
dos Búzios, Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo
are the major cities that will attract tourists.
With easy access from the state capital, the
region is ideal for water sports, has a variety
of good hotels and an intense nightlife. Th e
cuisine is highlighted by dishes based on
fi sh, oysters, mussels and lobster, that can
be tasted in kiosks that are present on al-
most all of the beaches in the cities, or in
the many restaurants. Th e region hosts some
events such as The Gastronomic Festival
of Búzios, the Seafood Festival in Rio das
Ostras and Shellfi sh Festival in Cabo Frio.
Armação dos Búzios gained notoriety in
the1960’s, when the actress Brigitte Bardot
visited the city regularly. It has some of the
most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Ferradu-
rinha and Geribá are among the best in the
world and, in total, there are 20 excellent
beaches. Th e Rua das Pedras (Cobbled Street)
is the heart of the city and at night everybody
descends on it. Th ere are dozens of restau-
rants and bars with live music until dawn
and malls with Brazilian and international
designer stores that attract thousands of
tourists every year.
Th e Diving Capital of Brazil, Arraial do
Cabo has clear water beaches that have be-
come a haven for divers and photographers,
notably Th e Prainhas in Pontal do Atalaia,
and Praia Grande. You can take a boat ride
and go to the blue groto or to the marina
island, where visits are only allowed with
prior permission. In January, penguins are a
common sight on the edge of Praia Grande.
Another spectacle is the sunset which can be
seen from Pontal do Atalaia.
Th e city of Cabo Frio has many white sandy
beaches and the main ones are Forte, Conchas
and Peró. Th e port plays host to cruises in
all seasons. Th e São Mateus Fort, at the end
of Praia do Forte, is an historical attraction
and the Ilha do Japonês (Japanese Island) is
a compulsory visit.
Sun Coast Region
Secretaria de Turismo de Cabo Frio
ro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Jan
>> Th e Coff ee Valley Region, within the state,
is known for its large and historical farms, a
rural architectural legacy left by the coff ee
industry which was the main product of
the Brazilian economy in the 18th and 19th
centuries. Its major tourist cities are Valença,
Vassouras and Miguel Pereira. It is possible
to visit the preserved buildings where the
coffee barons once lived and a tour of the
slave quarters takes you into the historic and
cultural heritage of the area. Th e cuisine also
dates back to colonial times. Bringing together
history and gastronomy, the municipalities
have invested in events like “Café, Chorinho
and Cachaça”, which includes visits to historic
farms and has various gastronomic tours.
In the bucolic Miguel Pereira is Javary Lake,
which is ideal for pedalos and small boat rides.
Th e local craft s, the cachaça, as well as paragli-
ding in the hills and mountains are local attrac-
tions. Its climate is considered the third best in
the world. Other attractions worth visiting are
the Museum dedicated to the Singer Francisco
Alves and the Railway Museum, plus the Paulo
de Frontin Viaduct, a large iron curved bridge,
which is unique in Latin America.
Valença has well-preserved colonial architec-
tural properties that are open to visitors and it is
also possible to stay in some. Th ere are houses,
churches, parks, gardens and farms that keep
some of the history of Brazil, like the Glaziou
Garden and Lea Pentagna Cultural Foundation.
During your trip, be sure to check out the street
artists in Conservatória, where musicians sing
and play at night roaming the city.
Vassouras possesses houses, palaces and
monuments, especially in the Barão de Campo
Belo Square. Rural properties and hotels have
kept their traditions through their ambiance
and the serving of Imperial Tea. Another
highlight is Casa da Era, which has been
transformed into a museum, and the farm
São Luiz da Boa Sorte. Don’t forget to go
horse riding and fi shing.
Coffee Valley Region
Fountain in Vassouras; Javary lake, in Miguel Pereira; historic farm, in Valença
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s: A
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uris
riof Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro Stat
>> One of the most beautiful regions in the
state is located in the Imperial Green Mountain
range. Th e major cities are Petrópolis, Teresó-
polis and Nova Friburgo. During the summer,
the freshness of the mountain air reduces the
eff ects of the heat. In winter, it is a good time to
enjoy the warmth of the fi replace, good wine and
top-notch gastronomy. You can purchase various
souvenirs, especially textiles and a visit to one of
the breweries always generates interest. Th e region
is the birthplace of mountaineering in Brazil in
the National Park of the Serra dos Órgãos. It has
excellent hotels and spectacular scenery crossing
between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, Th e food here
boasts a variety of exquisite dishes, infl uenced
from the German and Italian colonies that once
populated the region. One of the most traditio-
nal events in the region is Petrópolis Gourmet.
Known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, Nova
Friburgo has a mild and pleasant climate, plus
great food and hospitality, which includes fon-
dues and raclette. Many people go to the city
to buy lingerie and fl owers that are important
products of local trade. Among the tourist
attractions are the Pedra do Cão Sentado
(Dog Sitting Stone) and Praça das Colônias
Granja Comary in Teresópolis, and, below, the Crystal Palace in Petrópolis
Imperial Green Mountain Region
Alexandre Costa
Arquivo Turisrio
(Colony Square). Horse riding, hiking and
bathing in one of the many waterfalls are
highly recommended. Tourists should take
the opportunity to visit Lumiar where there
is music, regional cuisine and waterfalls.
Petrópolis was founded in 1843 by Emperor
D. Pedro II, so the Imperial Family could
take refuge from the intense summer heat.
A combination of heritage and ecotourism
exist here. Th e main attractions are the Im-
perial Museum, the Cathedral São Pedro de
Alcântara, the Crystal Palace, the Quitandinha
Palace and the House of Santos Dumont.
Th e surroundings off er a sophisticated gas-
tronomic tour, mainly in the district of Itaipava.
Another highlight is a visit to the Barão de Itaipava
Castle and the Bohemia and Itaipava breweries.
In Teresópolis, you can’t miss Granja Comary,
where the Training Centre of the Brazilian
Football Federation is situated, and the National
Park of Serra dos Órgãos. While Petrópolis
means the city of Pedro (Pedro II), Teresópolis
is the city of Teresa (Teresa Cristina, Pedro II’s
wife). Th e pleasant climate and beauty of the
valleys and mountains charmed the Impe-
rial Family and it still attracts tourists today.
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>> Located in the south-central region of the
State of Rio de Janeiro, it features a combina-
tion of lush vegetation, waterfalls and para-
disiacal places, with an interesting collection
of rock formations. Of course, the highlight
is the 2,789 metre high Pico das Agulhas
Negras, located in the Itatiaia National Park.
In this region, there are two popular places where
tourists visit: the Penedo district, with its Fin-
nish infl uence and handmade chocolates, and
Visconde de Mauá, a former hippie village with
its majestic waterfalls. Th e cooking of trout, a
common local fi sh, is the basis of many dishes.
Fondues and soups are also specialties here.
Th e National Park of is one of the major attrac-
tions of the city of the same name, which has
good tourist facilities. Among the highlights,
besides the Pico das Agulhas Negras, is Prateleiras
(shelves), which are interesting rocky plateaus.
Resende is a typical industrial and military city.
It has historical signifi cance due to the coff ee
cycle in the 18th and 19th centuries. Among
the cultural and architectural heritage, there is
the Fazenda do Castelo (Castle Farm), which
conserves Portuguese tiles and marbles and the
Foundation House of Culture Macedo Miranda,
but the highlight is Visconde de Mauá, 36 km
from the urban centre of Resende. It is an eco-
logical paradise and has several great waterfalls
for swimming, especially the Escorrega (Slide).
Hang gliding, trekking, kayaking and mountain
biking make up part of the sports menu here and
the Pedra Selada (Sealed Stone) is a natural monu-
ment that sits on top of Mantiqueira Mountain.
SOMANDO FORÇAS
Resende, one of the most historical cities of Brazil and part of Agulhas Negras Region. Below, Escorrega Waterfall in Visconde de Mauá
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Agulhas Negras (Black Needles) Region
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