Sights in The Southeast
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Poronga, Véu de Noiva & Itaporani Waterfalls
A few kilometers up the road from the park headquarters, short trails lead to the Poronga, Véu de Noiva & Itaporani Waterfalls.
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Festa de Nossa Senhora Achiropita
Festa de Nossa Senhora Achiropita (every weekend in August) A series of street fairs in Bixiga celebrating the city's Italian heritage.
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Praia Itaúna
Sights about 3km East Of Town is Praia Itaúna, probably Saquarema's most beautiful beach and one of the best surf spots in Brazil.
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Igreja de NS do Rosário
The simple Igreja de NS do Rosário was built in 1719 to honor the patron saint who was protector of the slaves.
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Campo Belo
The town's large central square, known as the Campo Belo, is a picturesque grassy slope dotted with palm trees and a fountain.
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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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Praia do Jabaquara
Praia do Jabaquara is a spacious beach with great views, shallow waters and a small restaurant overlooking the sand.
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Museum
Park headquarters and the adjacent Museum are 9km north of Itatiaia town, in the park's lower, tamer section.
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Matriz NS de Conceição
Twin roosters crown the spires of the Matriz NS de Conceição church at the top of Campo Belo.
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Ilha Comprida
The beaches of Ilha Comprida are only a 10-minute ferry ride. Passengers on foot ride free.
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Lago Azul
From the park headquarters, a simple 400m walk takes you to Lago Azul.
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Museu Ferroviário
The history of the Maria-Fumaça (Smoking Mary to locals), one of the first rail lines in Brazil, is available at the Museu Ferroviário inside São João’s train station.
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Museu da Imigração
To explore São Paulo’s Confederate heritage, head to Santa Bárbara d’Oeste’s Museu da Imigração, whose collections include photographs, letters and household objects. Ask at the museum about arranging transportation to the Cemitério do Campo, which can be difficult to find, even for local drivers.
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Beaches
Some great beaches are strung along this stretch of coastline, all accessible by bus. Both Maresias(9km east of Boiçucanga), and Camburi (3km west) are great surf beaches. A creek and a small island divide Camburi - the western end is bigger, rougher and good for surfing, and the eastern end is calmer and good for swimming. Juqueí (15km west) offers calm waters, making it popular with families. There are a series of deserted islands nearby. Ask at the tourist office to organize passage.
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