Teresopolis Attractions
Teresópolis
The altitude and thermal resort of Teresópolis, situated in the Serra dos Orgãos amid waterfalls, springs and mountain streams, is 90km/56mi north-east of Rio de Janeiro, 60km/37mi south-west of Petrópolis (BR 495) and 77km/48mi south-west of Nova Friburgo (BR 495 to shortly after Bom Sucesso, then another 38km/24mi). Along with Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo it is one of the most important tourist centers in the mountains inland from Rio de Janeiro and the gateway to the Serra dos Orgãos National Park (Brazil's third National Park, established in 1939).
Bus station
Rua 1 de Maio 100
The altitude and thermal resort of Teresópolis, situated in the Serra dos Orgãos amid waterfalls, springs and mountain streams, is 90km/56mi north-east of Rio de Janeiro, 60km/37mi south-west of Petrópolis (BR 495) and 77km/48mi south-west of Nova Friburgo (BR 495 to shortly after Bom Sucesso, then another 38km/24mi). Along with Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo it is one of the most important tourist centers in the mountains inland from Rio de Janeiro and the gateway to the Serra dos Orgãos National Park (Brazil's third National Park, established in 1939).
Bus station
Rua 1 de Maio 100
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Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgãos
Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos is home to several water streams,, mountain peaks, and a rich diversity of ecosystems. The Park also houses the Museum of Natural History.
Cascata do Imbuí
Cascata do Imbuí
6km/4mi from the town on the road to Petrópolis is the Cascata do Imbuí, a waterfall on the Rio Paquequer.
6km/4mi from the town on the road to Petrópolis is the Cascata do Imbuí, a waterfall on the Rio Paquequer.
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
Although the town is situated in a valley it has a number of viewpoints (mirantes), notably the Colina dos Mirantes (1054m/3458ft), the Mirante do Dedo de Deus and the Mirante do Soberbo, from which there are prospects of the whole surrounding area.
Although the town is situated in a valley it has a number of viewpoints (mirantes), notably the Colina dos Mirantes (1054m/3458ft), the Mirante do Dedo de Deus and the Mirante do Soberbo, from which there are prospects of the whole surrounding area.
Amélia (Judith Mineral Springs)
Mineral springs
The most important of the town's mineral springs are Amélia (in the Ponta do Ingá district) and Judith (radioactive; in Bairro do Alto).
The most important of the town's mineral springs are Amélia (in the Ponta do Ingá district) and Judith (radioactive; in Bairro do Alto).
Cascata dos Amores
Cascata dos Amores
The Cascata dos Amores ("Lovers' Waterfall") is within the town.
The Cascata dos Amores ("Lovers' Waterfall") is within the town.
