Nova Friburgo colony was created on May 16, 1819, when D. João VI hired 400 Swiss families to settle in this area, that at that time was known as “Fazenda do Morro Queimado”. In 1824, it was added to the Vila de Nova Friburgo, a German continent. From this date on, the area started to receive Italian, Spanish , Japanese and Lebanese immigrants, and it welcomed all with the same affection that until today its visitors receive.

This colonization is reflected in the architecture, gastronomy and hospitality of the people of the city that is located in the Mountainous Area of Rio de Janeiro state, only 136Km away from Rio de Janeiro city.

Main tourist points:

Cachoeira de São José (Waterfall) - Located in Boa Esperança, a 5 km distance of Lumiar. This waterfall is a scenery that reflects beauty and peacefulness. At the end of it starts a beautiful swimming pool (natural).

Capela de Santo Antonio (chapel) - On October 26, 1875, the City hall was authorized to give up the land to the Musical Society Euterpe Friburguense for the construction of the Chapel. The fundamental stone was thrown in the 13 of July 1884.

Pedra do Cão Sentado - Located inside the Fumas do Catete park, a pedra do cão sentado measures 1.111 meters of height. A walk by the place, ranges from trails inside a beautiful forest, to rustic bridges, grottos and caves that lead to the Cão Sentado.

Teleférico (cable car) – Nova Friburgo cable car is the largest of the country with double chairs it has 1.450 meters of length and 1.320 of height. In the first stop you can find restaurants, handcrafted objects, liqueurs, hotel, mini kart track and toys for children.

Morro da Cruz - this hill can become a beautiful urban Ecological Walk. Taking a trail you reach the mountain of Cruz, 1.397m of altitude, from where we can admire the beautiful Vale dos Bengalas, (valley) in which the city is located at.

Três Picos de Salinas - It can be defined as: three rocky elevations that together form a cinematic landscape. The highest one has a height of 700 meters.

More information in the site of the City hall of Nova Friburgo: visit its web site.

Mais informações deste roteiro na M&C Viagens e Turismo, pelo email
turismo@mcflats.com.br.

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