Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
In the destination Rio de Janeiro Mountain Region (Serra Verde Imperial).
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Guapimirim stretches from the mangroves of Guanabara Bay to the slopes of the Serra dos Órgãos. It is a place to hike trails and explore the river landscapes in the Atlantic Forest.
4 places to stay in Guapimirim.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
The main attraction at the town's headquarters of the Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, it is a series of waterfalls, rapids and pools on the Rio Soberbo. It is about a 20-minute walk from the visitor center and popular for swimming.
Built in 1713 beside the old road that climbed the mountains, it has been listed as a state heritage site since 1989. The small colonial chapel is within the Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos and still holds religious services.
Discover Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Soberbo
Housed in a restored 19th-century mansion, it honors the German naturalist Carl von Martius, author of Flora Brasiliensis. It has a permanent photo exhibit, a scale model of the park and botanical collections.
Discover Centro de Visitantes Museu von Martius
A calm-water pool beside the ruins of a bridge on an old royal road, at the headquarters of the Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos. Access is easy, with parking a few meters away.
