Itatiaia Attractions
Itatiaia
Itatiaia, in the Paraéba valley, 15km/9.3mi west of Resende and 174km/108mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro, is the gateway to the Itatiaia National Park (established 1937), which has an area of 30,000 hectares/75,000 acres.
Itatiaia, in the Paraéba valley, 15km/9.3mi west of Resende and 174km/108mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro, is the gateway to the Itatiaia National Park (established 1937), which has an area of 30,000 hectares/75,000 acres.
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Parque Nacional de Itatiaia
Parque Nacional de Itatiaia, is a suitable tourist attraction for hiking enthusiasts, climbers and adventurists. The Park stretches across a hilly region with peaks reaching various altitudes and is home to a large diversity of vegetation.
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Pico das Agulhas Negras
(Parque Nacional de Itatiaia)
Pico das Agulhas Negras in Parque Nacional de Itatiaia is a popular climbing destination. Hotels in the area offer climbing equipment, guides, and transportation.
Festival das Trutas
Festival das Trutas
The Festival das Trutas (Trout Festival) is celebrated annually here from May 31st to June 2nd. During the festival folk groups from Finland and various parts of Brazil perform, and music is provided by the band of the Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras and similar groups.
The Festival das Trutas (Trout Festival) is celebrated annually here from May 31st to June 2nd. During the festival folk groups from Finland and various parts of Brazil perform, and music is provided by the band of the Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras and similar groups.
Penedo, Brazil
(Near Itatiaia)
Penedo
Penedo, which lies at the foot of the Serra da Mantiqueira at an altitude of 600m/2000ft, is the best equipped tourist center in the region. Founded in 1929 by Finnish natural scientists, it lies within the commune of Itatiaia, 3km/2mi north of the town and 170km/106mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro.
Penedo, which lies at the foot of the Serra da Mantiqueira at an altitude of 600m/2000ft, is the best equipped tourist center in the region. Founded in 1929 by Finnish natural scientists, it lies within the commune of Itatiaia, 3km/2mi north of the town and 170km/106mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro.
Três Cachoeiras
Tràs Cachoeiras
The streams in the surrounding area tumble down steeply from the hills, forming numerous waterfalls. Particularly beautiful are the Tràs Cachoeiras (Three Waterfalls), which have carved out charming basins in the Rio das Pedras, a few kilometers off the Via Dutra.
The streams in the surrounding area tumble down steeply from the hills, forming numerous waterfalls. Particularly beautiful are the Tràs Cachoeiras (Three Waterfalls), which have carved out charming basins in the Rio das Pedras, a few kilometers off the Via Dutra.
Finnish Dancing
Finnish dancing
On the first Saturday of the month descendants of the original Scandinavian settlers perform a typical Finnish dance in the Clube Finlândia.
On the first Saturday of the month descendants of the original Scandinavian settlers perform a typical Finnish dance in the Clube Finlândia.
