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There are no places more imperial in Brazil than Petrópolis and Teresópolis. These two mountain region cities offer royal-class entertainment, excellent restaurants and the most charming hotels or pousadas surrounded by mountains. Together with excellent infrasstructure for tourism the well preserved heritage will take visitors to the 19th century showing the history of Brazilian monarchy.
Framed by mountain scenery, Teresópolis is well positioned for excursions into the lush-capped peaks of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park. Trekking, climbing and rafting are the best ways to experience the parks trails, rivers and waterfalls. Some 96km north of Rio, Teresópolis itself is modern, prosperous and dull. Parque Nacional de Itatiaia is Brazils oldest national park, and one of its most ruggedly beautiful. Its lush, dark foliage contains more than 400 species of native birds and is also home to monkeys and sloths. Divided into upper and lower sections, the park features lakes, rivers, waterfalls, alpine meadows and primary and secondary Atlantic rain forests. Dont let the tropical plants fool you temperatures below freezing in June and, occasionally, the park even has a few snowy days! Bring warm clothes, even in summer. |
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