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
Teresópolis sits beside the mountains of the Serra dos Órgãos and is a base for exploring the Atlantic Forest. A stay combines nature walks with outings through its neighborhoods and mountain flavors.
10 places to stay in Teresópolis.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
Brazilian routes
Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo connected by the RJ-130, amid agricultural valleys, Mata Atlântica and mountains of the Região Serrana.
The local experience
Created in 2009, it protects about 4,400 hectares of Atlantic Forest and the headwaters of the Piabanha, Preto and Paquequer rivers. The Pedra da Tartaruga area, the park's symbol, gives access to trails, viewpoints and climbing areas.
Discover Parque Natural Municipal Montanhas de Teresópolis
Started around 1973 on Praça Higino da Silveira, in the Alto neighborhood, it brings together hundreds of vendors on weekends and holidays. Products include clothing from small manufacturers, wood and bamboo crafts, sweets and regional food.
In the Fazendinha neighborhood, it offers an aerial view of the urban area surrounded by the mountains of the Serra dos Órgãos, the Parque dos Três Picos and the municipal park. The site has a paragliding launch ramp.
A viewpoint on the Rio-Teresópolis road with a head-on view of the Dedo de Deus (God's Finger), the granite peak pointing at the sky that became a symbol of the state. On clear days the view reaches Guanabara Bay.
Discover Mirante do Soberbo e Dedo de Deus
A protected area created in 1939 with about 200 kilometers of trails, natural pools and climbing walls. The Pedra do Sino, at 2,275 meters, is the highest point in the range and the classic destination for hikers who sleep at the shelter to watch the sunrise.
Discover Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos e Pedra do Sino
