Teresopolis Attractions
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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.