Nova Friburgo Sights

Sights in Nova Friburgo

  1. Lumiar

    To the southeast of Nova Friburgo, Lumiar is a popular destination for Brazilian ecotourists, with cheap pensions, waterfalls, walking trails, a brand new Alê Friburgo hostel and white-water adventures centered around the Encontro dos Rios, the tumultuous confluence of three local rivers.

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  2. Morro da Cruz

    Survey the surrounding area from Morro da Cruz (1800m). The chairlift to Morro da Cruz runs on weekends and holidays from 09:00 to 18:00. Its station is in the center of town at Praça Teleférico.

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  3. Pico da Caledônia

    Pico da Caledônia (2310m) offers fantastic views and launching sites for hang gliders. It's a 6km uphill hike, but the view is worth it.

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  4. Pedra do Cão Sentado

    North of town, you can hike to Pedra do Cão Sentado, a rock formation resembling a sitting dog that serves as Friburgo's town symbol.

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  5. Bom Jardim

    Most of the sights around Nova Friburgo are a few kilometers out of town. The mountain town of Bom Jardim is worth a visit.

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