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
Nova Friburgo combines city life and rural districts among Atlantic Forest mountains. You can explore the immigrants' heritage and head out for walks and meals in the mountain villages.
9 places to stay in Nova Friburgo.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
At 2,257 meters, it is one of the highest points of the Serra do Mar, and its summit is reached by a staircase of 632 steps. From the top you can see the mountains of the region and vast areas of Atlantic Forest.
A formation of three great granite peaks in the district of Salinas, whose Pico Maior, at 2,316 meters, is the highest point of the Parque Estadual dos Três Picos. It has more than a hundred climbing routes and trails through high-altitude grasslands.
Discover Três Picos de Salinas
A rock formation about 100 meters tall whose profile looks like a sitting dog, in the group of caves and boulders known as Furnas do Catete. A trail of about 1 kilometer, with rustic bridges and stairs, leads to the viewpoints.
A cable car that climbs the Morro da Cruz and delivers a 360-degree view of the city nestled among mountains. At the top there is a viewpoint, a chapel and short trails.
Discover Teleférico do Morro da Cruz
A rural district with dozens of waterfalls, river pools with natural slides, rafting and good country cooking. Together with neighboring São Pedro da Serra, it is the heart of ecotourism in Nova Friburgo.
