Sights in Nova Friburgo
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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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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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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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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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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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