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Rio de Janeiro is a state in Brazil.

[edit] Regions

Some of the state's regions of interest are:

• Agulhas Negras - Mountain climbing at Itatiaia
• Greater Rio (Grande Rio) - includes the State's capital and neighbouring Niteroi.
• Green Coast (Costa Verde) - Forest meets beaches, islands and history in Paraty, Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
• Lakes region (Região dos Lagos) - Coastal cities such as sophisticated Búzios and popular Cabo Frio
• Serrana - Breathtaking mountains near Petropolis and Teresopolis

[edit] Cities

• Angra dos Reis - Beautiful two hour coastline including 365 islands
• Fumaça – It is a small village on the outskirts of Resende. This small village hides some of the most beautiful (and dangerous) waterfalls in Rio.
• Itaguaí - Small suburb about 1 hour from the city
• Niterói - Just across the bay from Rio de Janeiro, go here to see Oscar Niemeyer's amazing Niteroi Museum of Contemporary Art (shaped like a UFO).
• Nova Iguaçu - Famous for its violence and crime. This city has a myth of the only Brazilian volcano (scientifically not a volcano).
• Paraty - A 18th century well-preserved colonial town on the coast, just 260km West from Rio de Janeiro on the green coast
• Penedo - A Brazilian version of "little Finland" with euro architecture, cobblestone streets, small shops and lots of trout restaurants. Just outside of Resende.
• Petrópolis - A lovely city in the tops of the mountains. A good place to cool off from the Rio sun!
• Resende
• Rio de Janeiro
• Teresopolis - A very nice city in the mountains close to Rio de Janeiro
• Três Rios - Where three of the state's rivers meet. Near the border of Minas Gerais
• Volta Redonda

[edit] Other destinations

• Ilha Grande (Big Island) - Near Angra dos Reis, this island boasts some beautiful beaches.

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