Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro brings together beaches, mountains and historic heritage between the sea and the Atlantic Forest. Walks along the waterfront can be combined with visits to gardens, theaters and other cultural spaces.

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Angra dos Reis

Angra dos Reis spreads out between the jagged coastline and the islands of the Costa Verde. Boat trips let you explore beaches and coves, while downtown holds buildings tied to the town's history.

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Armação dos Búzios

Armação dos Búzios combines beaches with varied profiles and walks through the town center. Geribá is known for surfing, while Ferradura has a more sheltered cove. Orla Bardot and Rua das Pedras complete the route with seaside scenery, shops and restaurants.

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Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo brings together clear-water beaches and sea-related activities. Praia do Forno requires access by trail or boat, and the Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia are known for their stairway. Prainha and Praia Grande round out a trip with time to rest and enjoy the scenery.

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Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio combines beach, waterside scenery along the canal and urban walks. Praia do Forte is one of the city's highlights, while the neighborhood of Passagem brings together heritage and gastronomy. Peró and Ilha do Japonês expand the options for those who want to spread outings over several days.

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Cachoeiras de Macacu

Cachoeiras de Macacu lies at the foot of the mountains, in a region of rivers and vast areas of Atlantic Forest. Outdoor outings can be combined with discovering its rural historic heritage.

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Comendador Levy Gasparian

Comendador Levy Gasparian is home to the Museu Rodoviário de Paraibuna, installed in a former horse-exchange station of the União e Indústria, and the Igreja Nossa Senhora de Mont Serrat. The Rio Paraibuna shapes the landscape and hosts rafting activities. On the Caminho Novo, the town brings travelers closer to the history of transport and the river valley.

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Guapimirim

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.

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Itaguaí

Itaguaí connects the Baía de Sepetiba to the rural and mountain areas of the Atlantic Forest. You can explore the heritage downtown and the coast or the paths of the Vale do Mazomba (valley).

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Itatiaia

Itatiaia brings together forest and high-altitude grasslands in southern Rio de Janeiro state. The national park offers a range of outings, from waterfall areas to mountain trails.

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Magé

Magé retains the Estação Guia de Pacobaíba, linked to Mauá’s railway history, and the Igreja Senhor do Bonfim, located atop the municipal seat. On Mauá’s waterfront, the mangroves and the Parque Natural Municipal Barão de Mauá show another side of the municipality, focused on environmental restoration. This combination broadens the visit to the fluminense arrival point of the Caminho Novo.

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Mangaratiba

Mangaratiba brings together small coastal settlements between the sea and the slopes of the Serra do Mar. You can explore its history downtown and then head to the beaches or take a boat to the nearby islands.

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Niterói

Niterói is on the east shore of the Baía de Guanabara, opposite Rio de Janeiro. It features the Museu de Arte Contemporânea, a project by Oscar Niemeyer, viewpoints at Parque da Cidade and a set of historic forts. In the Região Oceânica there are beaches such as Itacoatiara, Camboinhas and Itaipu, popular for surfing, short trails and coastal scenery. The urban waterfront of Icaraí complements the visit.

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Nova Friburgo

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.

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Paraíba do Sul

Paraíba do Sul combines the mineral waters of Parque Salutaris with the urban heritage of Jardim Velho, also called Jardim São João Marcos. The old station houses the Centro Cultural Maria de Lourdes Tavares, while the Palacete Ribeiro de Sá marks the city's architecture. The stop at Caminho Novo allows you to discover a hydromineral spa linked to the river that gives it its name.

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Paraty

Paraty combines a historic center of stone streets with scenery between the Serra da Bocaina and the sea. Your trip can alternate walks through town with boat trips around the bay.

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Petrópolis

Petrópolis is a mountain town shaped by imperial history and the Atlantic Forest. Walks through the historic center can be combined with cultural visits and outings in the mountains.

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Resende

Resende stretches from the Paraíba valley to the Mantiqueira mountains. You can combine a walk through the historic center with experiences in the town's rural and mountain areas.

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Rio Claro

Rio Claro occupies a region of mountains, rivers and rural landscapes in inland Rio de Janeiro state. Outings around the municipality bring you close to nature and to the memory of the old town of São João Marcos.

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São José do Vale do Rio Preto

São José do Vale do Rio Preto is laid out between the river and the rural landscapes of the Rio de Janeiro mountains. Country roads let you discover rural life and traces of local history.

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Sumidouro

Sumidouro has rural landscapes marked by granite outcrops and waterfalls. A visit can combine taking in the Cascata Conde d'Eu (waterfall) with trips along the country roads.

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Teresópolis

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.