Rio de Janeiro (state)

Beach in Búzios Rio de Janeiro is a state in Brazil. Regions Regions of Rio de Janeiro Northwest North Serrana Breathtaking mountains near Petropolis and Teresopolis Lake Region (Região dos Lagos) Coastal cities such as sophisticated Búzios and popular Cabo Frio Greater Rio (Grande Rio) Includes the State's capital and neighbouring Niteroi. Valley Region Costa Verde (Green Coast) Forest meets beaches, islands and history in Paraty, Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. Cities Rio de Janeiro Angra dos Reis - Beautiful two hour coastline including 365 islands Arraial do Cabo Armação dos Búzios Cabo Frio 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 Macaé - Brazil's booming oil capital. Mangaratiba 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 Teresópolis - 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 Trindade Volta Redonda Other destinations Agulhas Negras - Mountain climbing at Itatiaia Ilha Grande - Near Angra dos Reis, this island boasts some beautiful beaches. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Do Eat Drink Get out Espírito Santo — Although somewhat off-the-beaten path, the state north of Rio de Janeiro has much to offer tourists. The capital Vitória's beautiful bay and bridge; Vila Velha's Convento da Penha (a 16th-century hilltop Franciscan convent); Guarapari's beaches and summer parties; the German-colonized town of Domingos Martins; Pedra Azul State Park's beautiful blue rock; and Itaúnas's dunes and forró (a Northeastern Brazilian dance); are some of the main attractions that should guarantee tourists a good time. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!