Things to do in Penedo
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Clube Finlândia
There is now only a sprinkling of Finns among the assortment of Brazilian people, but they all get together for traditional Finnish letkiss and jenkkas dances at Clube Finlândia every Saturday night. Finnish dancing lessons are open to the public starting at 9pm. At 10:30pm a local troupe presents a 40-minute traditional dance performance in Old World getup, then the dance floor is reopened to everyone for the rest of the night.
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Clube Finlandês
There is now only a sprinkling of Finns among the assortment of Brazilian people, but they all get together for traditional Finnish letkiss and jenkiss dances here every Saturday night. Finnish dancing lessons are open to the public starting at 21:00. At 22:30 a local troupe presents a 40-minute traditional dance performance in Old World get up, then the dance floor is reopened to everyone for the rest of the night.
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Penedo's Waterfalls
Penedo's Waterfalls main attractions are the forest and waterfalls. There are three waterfalls worth visiting: Três Cachoeiras, the very pretty Cachoeira do Roman which is on private grounds (but accessible to the public), 10 minutes' walk uphill from the Pousada Challenge, and Cachoeira de Deus, which is right near the Pousada Challenge.
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Koskenkorva
With a lovely outdoor seating area by a creek, Koskenkorva specializes in Finnish and German food. For a splurge, try Voileipäpöytä (R$65), a smorgasbord-like platter featuring smoked trout, marinated salmon, herring, trout pâté and much more. Leave room for the fruit dessert crepes.
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Penedo Forest
About one hour of uphill hiking from the end of the asphalt takes you into very dense forest with trails and opportunities to observe wildlife, including monkeys.
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Casa do Chocolate
Besides the delicious chocolate cake and hot chocolate you'd expect, the Casa serves up big sandwiches, apple strudel and 50 different ice-cream flavors.
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O Jardim Secreto
This classy, candlelit eatery, surrounded by exuberant greenery, serves a contemporary menu of fish, meat and pasta dishes.
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Com Agua na Boca
The self-service buffet features fresh trout, and you can people-watch from the outdoor patio along Penedo's main street.
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Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia
The Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia was built at the end of the 18th century.
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Igreja de NS da Corrente
The Igreja de NS da Corrente, completed in 1765, has some fine Portuguese azulejos (tiles), painted in green, purple and gold – colors rarely seen in Brazil, or Portugal for that matter. The Lemos family were big benefactors of the church (their family seal is marked on the floor) and abolitionists; slaves fled to the church for protection – some were even hidden behind panels of the church walls.
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Forte da Rocheira
This former Dutch fortification, perhaps better for drinks than dinner, has a splendid view out over the water.
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Esquina Imperial
A favorite budget spot, Esquina Imperial has a simple self-service lunch, and soups and sandwiches at night.
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Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS Dos Anjos
The Convento de São Francisco e Igreja NS dos Anjos was under construction for nearly 100 years before its completion in 1759, and is considered the finest church in the state. Of particular note are the richly colored ceiling, the gold rococo altar and the statue of St Francis to the left of it that was carved by Aleijadinho.
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Casa do Penedo
The Casa do Penedo is a modest museum of relics and photographs from Penedo’s history.
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Padaria São Francisco
Up the street from the São Francisco convent, this atmospheric bakery has a small selection of fresh baked goods.
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Oratório
The small oratório is where the condemned spent their last night praying before being hanged.
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Oratório
Penedo’s best restaurant, Oratório serves excellent plates of seafood stews and grilled fish in a pleasant outdoor river setting. When in season, the pitu (giant river shrimp) should not be missed.
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Museu do Paço Imperial
Occupying the top floor of the house Dom Pedro II once slept in, the Museu do Paço Imperial displays lamps, portraits, furniture and elegant finery from the imperial period (17th and 18th centuries); it’s tiny but nicely presented.
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