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Trip Planner :  South America  /  Brazil  /  State of Rio de Janeiro  /  Nova Friburgo

Nova Friburgo

3.8
Parks · Art Galleries · Bodies of Water
Founded by Swiss colonists in the image of their homeland, Nova Friburgo stands as a monument to Brazil's diverse ethnic heritage and entices visitors with its notable natural attractions. A tour of Nova Friburgo reveals a number of 19th-century European-style architectural gems (interspersed with a large concentration of lingerie shops, oddly enough). Thanks to its position in a tropical mountain valley, ecotourism in Nova Friburgo thrives, with hiking and mountaineering a couple of the most popular activities. Nearby rock formations and rugged peaks make rewarding treks, while hidden waterfalls and misty mornings provide relaxing alternatives. After dark, the young population and energetic town center keep things more than lively. Use our world travel planner: Nova Friburgo and all its delights await.
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    Top tours near Nova Friburgo

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    Popular things to do in Nova Friburgo

    Nova Friburgo Country Club ©
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    Nova Friburgo Country Club
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Encontro dos Rios
    Water Body
    Encontro dos Rios
    Lumiar
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parque Ecologico Cao Sentado ©
    Geologic Formation
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    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Praca do Suspiro ©
    Landmark
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    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Nova Friburgo

    Caledonia Peak ©
    Geologic Formation
    Caledonia Peak
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Casa Suica ©
    Art Gallery
    Casa Suica
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Encontro dos Rios
    Outdoor Activity
    Encontro dos Rios
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Honey Museum
    Specialty Museum
    Honey Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Nova Friburgo

    Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos ©
    National Park
    Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos
    Teresopolis
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara ©
    Religious Site
    Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    Petropolis
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Crystal Palace ©
    Landmark
    Crystal Palace
    Petropolis
    3.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Imperial Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Imperial Museum
    Petropolis
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in Nova Friburgo

    Jardim do Nego ©
    Art Gallery
    Jardim do Nego
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mosaicos Portella ©
    Art Gallery
    Mosaicos Portella
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Memorial da Colonizacao Suica
    History Museum
    Memorial da Colonizacao Suica
    4.2
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Taxidermy Museum
    Specialty Museum
    Taxidermy Museum
    1.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Nature in Nova Friburgo

    Poco Feio ©
    Water Body
    Poco Feio
    Lumiar
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cachoeira Toca da Onca
    Waterfall
    Cachoeira Toca da Onca
    Lumiar
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cachoeira Poco Belo
    Water Body
    Cachoeira Poco Belo
    Lumiar
    3.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Veu da Noiva Waterfall
    Waterfall
    Veu da Noiva Waterfall
    1.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Outdoors in Nova Friburgo

    Cachoeira Sao Jose
    Outdoor Activity
    Cachoeira Sao Jose
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cachoeira Indiana Jones ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Cachoeira Indiana Jones
    Lumiar
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praca Marchon
    Outdoor Activity
    Praca Marchon
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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