WTM 2013 - Caderno RJ

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>> Th e Green Coast, located on the southern

shoreline where Serra do Mar (Sea Mountain)

meets the Atlantic, is formed by the cities of

Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Mangaratiba, Itaguaí

and Rio Claro. Th is area was one of the fi rst

to be colonized in Brazil and has more than

two thousand beaches, some semi-deserted,

a multitude of islands and mountains covered

by Atlantic Forest. It is also rich in historical

and cultural heritage and has an excellent

hotel infrastructure, with large seaside

resorts and places for fi shing, diving and

sailing. Th e local cuisine is seafood based,

with inspiration from indigenous cooking,

for example fi sh with banana.

Angra dos Reis has 365 islands and a

very busy shopping centre as well as mo-

dern malls and a large marina. Th ere are

varied options of accommodation, hotels,

resorts and guest houses, and attractions

such as boat rides, nature trails along ri-

vers and waterfalls, water sports, as well

as abseiling, mountain biking and raft ing.

It also has a good range of restaurants

and is an obligatory stop off for the large

cruise ships that sail past this region. Ilha

Grande (Big Island), close to Angra dos

Reis, is a tourism icon of the region. It has

trails, waterfalls and creeks, like the Blue

Lagoon, and several beaches, especially

Lopes Mendes, Aventureiro and Saco de

Palmas. In the central region, the small

city of Abrahão has many restaurants and

guesthouses, and also several agencies that

off er boat tours. Th e island can be accessed

by boat, catamaran or barge, from the ports

of Angra dos Reis, Jacareí and Mangaratiba.

Paraty is different to Angra as it is an

historical city with unique beauty due to its

colonial mansions and cobbled stone streets.

It boasts a calm water bay, surrounded by

the rich vegetation of the National Park

of Serra da Bocaina, where there is still a

stretch of the Estrada Real (Royal Road),

and the old gold route. Th ere are interna-

tional restaurants and excellent hotels. Th e

cachaça here is one of its greatest icons. Th e

destination grinds to a stop when it hosts

the annual Paraty Literary Festival (FLIP),

which attracts artists from around the world.

Be sure to visit the Trindade community,

which is 17 km from Paraty. Its incredibly

beautiful beaches, such as Meio (Middle),

and the unspoilt nature are waiting for you.

>> “Wonderful City, full of charm...”. Th is

is how the Rio de Janeiro city Hymn, by

André Filho, begins. It characterises the

attractive mosaic of the entrance to Brazil

and also the joy of the local people who are

referred to as “cariocas”. Th e locals have an

aff able way of welcoming visitors and they

have given the city the title of “happiest

people on earth”. It has the blessing of the

statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the

New Seven Wonders of the World that,

from the top of Corcovado Mountain,

opens his arms out over the beautiful Gua-

nabara Bay. Its beauty continues to inspire

singers, poets and painters, transforming

the area into a reference point for artistic,

cultural parades and political protests.

One of the most important metropolises

in South America, the state capital has been

the capital of the Colony, the Empire and the

Republic, and has a plethora of historical

buildings, such as the Paço Imperial (Imperial

Palace), fortresses and hundreds of churches

and temples. Th e views of Sugarloaf Mou-

ntain, the Botanical Gardens, Copacabana

beach and the Tijuca National Park, among

many others, have continued to delight

tourists for decades. In 2012, the city was

awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status

in the urban cultural landscape category.

Other trademarks of the city include

Carnival, Samba and Bossa Nova as well

as its main gastronomic symbol, Feijoada

(bean stew), accompanied by the traditio-

nal caipirinha. Its hundreds of bars and

restaurants come alive at night, fi lling the

streets of Lapa and Santa Teresa with a

bohemian atmosphere. Th ere is an intense

cultural agenda that occurs throughout

the year, culminating with a big New

Year’s Eve party on Copacabana beach.

Niterói, the fi nal city that completes the

Metropolitan region is located across Gua-

nabara Bay from Rio. A 13km bridge links

the two cities, but there is also a ferry ser-

vice connecting the two. It has secular for-

tresses, beaches like Itacoatiara and Cam-

boinhas and various viewing platforms. Th e

Niemeyer route shows off some of the work

created by architect Oscar Niemeyer, inclu-

ding the Museum of Contemporary Art. >> The famous state capital will

host the 2016 Olympic Games and

it will stage the 2014 FIFA Football

World Cup Final. According to the

annual rankings of the International

Congress & Convention Associa-

tion (ICCA), Rio de Janeiro is the

Brazilian city that hosted the most

international events in 2012, with 83

congresses and conventions within

the ICCA criteria (itinerant events

with a fi xed period and a minimum

of 50 participants), which puts Rio in

25th place in the world city ranking.

The metropolis boasts convention

centres of various sizes and many hotels

with meeting rooms. It also off ers great

technological resources and good access

to ports, airports and bus stations by sub-

way, bus services and a large taxi network.

Confederations Cup - Altogether

there were 16 games and a final that

couldn’t have been dreamed up by a

screenwriter. But, much more than wat-

ching the Brazilian team beat the best

team in the world on the biggest stage

in National football – the Maracanã -

there were other fruits to be harvested,

especially in Tourism. To begin with,

the fi nal of the Confederations Cup, in

which Brazil beat Spain 3-0, about half of

the nearly 80,000 fans that attended the

game were from outside of Rio de Janeiro.

A survey by the Brazilian Ministry of

Tourism pointed out that about 25,000

foreigners visited the country during the

15-day event. A small number compared

to the 600,000 that are expected for the

FIFA World Cup, but the opinion of those

visitors is a good thermometer to point

out if we are on the right track. Th is was

indeed the goal of a survey commissio-

ned by the Ministry to the Foundation

Institute of Economic Research (FIPE).

According to preliminary results, the

majority of foreigners approved of

the infrastructure of the host cities,

including Rio de Janeiro.

WYD - Another major event held

this year was the World Youth Day,

which brought thousands of foreign

visitors to Rio. Th e fi rst foreign trip of

Pope Francisco turned all eyes turn

in to the Wonderful City, highlighting

the destination as the hub for Religious

Tourism. Th e World Youth Day (WYD)

attracted 2 million people to Rio de Ja-

neiro. Th e highlights were the passage

of the Pope along Copacabana beach

and the Mass held in Vargem Grande.

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The fi rst Brazilian city to hold international standard events

Ipanema Beach and the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói

The six tourist regions are ready to stage captivating events

>> Th e State of Rio de Janeiro has been

sung in verse by artists and poets alike

and welcomes everyone with a smile

on their face. It has indescribable sce-

nery and a vibrant culture. Besides the

beaches that are known and admired

worldwide, the nature here includes

15 national and state parks, with san-

dbanks, waterfalls, rivers, streams, trails,

mountains and forests. The 635 km

coastline has many ecological sanc-

tuaries. Within three hours from Rio,

it is possible to visit many attractions in

various regions. You can go for a walk

along the beach and enjoy coconut water

to cool off from the heat during the day

and enjoy a fondue at night in the mild

climate of the mountains. In this special

pullout, we present some of the main

tourist attractions in the six regions of

the state: Metropolitan, Green Coast,

Sun Coast, Coff ee Valley, Imperial Green

Mountain and Agulhas Negras (Black

Needles). Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

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Cataguazes Islands in Angra dos Reis, Lopes Mendes in Ilha Grande and Paraty

Green Coast

The new Maracanã, which underwent extensive renovation to host the Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup

Rio de JaneiroA State of Wonderful CitiesThe State of Rio de Janeiro, with the famous capital city,

Rio de Janeiro, is blessed with exuberant nature with happy,

hospitable and friendly people. There are many wonderful cities,

which make this a complete destination, one that is ready to

welcome tourists from all over the world with open arms.

www.cidadesmaravilhosas.rj.gov.brSOMANDO FORÇAS

Rio de Janeiro State GovernmentTourist information: Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism (www.rj.gov.br/turismo); Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Company - TurisRio(www.turisrio.rj.gov.br)

METROPOLITAN REGION

Angra dos ReisDistance from the capital: 150 kmTravel time: around 3 hoursClimate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Tourism Foundation of Angra dos Reis - TurisAngra (www.turisangra.com.br / www.angra.rj.gov.br)

ParatyDistance from the capital: 234 kmTravel time: around 3h50 Climate: tropicalAverage annual temperature: 27°CTourist information: Paraty Department of Tourism (www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br)

GREEN COAST REGION



SUN COAST REGION

Armação dos BúziosDistance from the capital: 165 kmTravel time: around 2h45Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Armação dos Búzios Department of Tourism and Culture (www.visitebuzios.com)

Arraial do CaboDistance from the capital: 158 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Arraial do Cabo Department of Tourism (www.arraial.rj.gov.br)

Cabo FrioDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: Tropical maritimeAverage annual temperature: 23°CTourist information: Cabo Frio Department of Tourism (www.cabofrio.rj.gov.br)

COFFEE VALLEY REGION

Miguel PereiraDistance from the capital: 112 kmTravel time: about 2 hoursClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 24°CTourist information: Miguel Pereira Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (www.pmmp.rj.gov.br)

ValençaDistance from the capital: 148 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 21°Courist information: Valença Department of Culture and Tourism (www.valenca.rj.gov.br)

VassourasDistance from the capital: 111 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical continentalAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Vassouras Department of Culture and Tourism (www.vassouras.rj.gov.br)

IMPERIAL GREEN MOUNTAIN REGION

Nova FriburgoDistance from the capital: 131 kmTravel time: around 2h30Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 18°CTourist information: Nova Friburgo Department of Tourism (www.pmnf.rj.gov.br)

PetrópolisDistance from the capital: 59 kmTravel time: around 1 hourClimate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 20°CTourist information: Petrópolis Culture and Tourism Foundation(www.petropolis.rj.gov.br)

TeresópolisDistance from the capital: 87 kmTravel time: around 1h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 17°CTourist information: TeresópolisDepartment of Tourism (http://teresopolis.rj.web.br.com)

AGULHAS NEGRAS (BLACK NEEDLES) REGION

ItatiaiaDistance from the capital: 167 kmTravel time: around 2h30 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 21°CTourist information: Itatiaia Department of Tourism (www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br)

ResendeDistance from the capital: 154 kmTravel time: around 2h20 Climate: tropical altitudeAverage annual temperature: 25°CTourist information: Resende Department of Tourism and Trade (www.resende.rj.gov.br)

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Sunset in Rio das Ostras, and, below, Forte

Beach in Cabo Frio

>> With hundreds of beautiful beaches, la-

goons and a perfect sea for fi shing and diving,

the Sun Coast is located on the northern

coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Armação

dos Búzios, Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo

are the major cities that will attract tourists.

With easy access from the state capital, the

region is ideal for water sports, has a variety

of good hotels and an intense nightlife. Th e

cuisine is highlighted by dishes based on

fi sh, oysters, mussels and lobster, that can

be tasted in kiosks that are present on al-

most all of the beaches in the cities, or in

the many restaurants. Th e region hosts some

events such as The Gastronomic Festival

of Búzios, the Seafood Festival in Rio das

Ostras and Shellfi sh Festival in Cabo Frio.

Armação dos Búzios gained notoriety in

the1960’s, when the actress Brigitte Bardot

visited the city regularly. It has some of the

most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Ferradu-

rinha and Geribá are among the best in the

world and, in total, there are 20 excellent

beaches. Th e Rua das Pedras (Cobbled Street)

is the heart of the city and at night everybody

descends on it. Th ere are dozens of restau-

rants and bars with live music until dawn

and malls with Brazilian and international

designer stores that attract thousands of

tourists every year.

Th e Diving Capital of Brazil, Arraial do

Cabo has clear water beaches that have be-

come a haven for divers and photographers,

notably Th e Prainhas in Pontal do Atalaia,

and Praia Grande. You can take a boat ride

and go to the blue groto or to the marina

island, where visits are only allowed with

prior permission. In January, penguins are a

common sight on the edge of Praia Grande.

Another spectacle is the sunset which can be

seen from Pontal do Atalaia.

Th e city of Cabo Frio has many white sandy

beaches and the main ones are Forte, Conchas

and Peró. Th e port plays host to cruises in

all seasons. Th e São Mateus Fort, at the end

of Praia do Forte, is an historical attraction

and the Ilha do Japonês (Japanese Island) is

a compulsory visit.

Sun Coast Region

Secretaria de Turismo de Cabo Frio

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>> Th e Coff ee Valley Region, within the state,

is known for its large and historical farms, a

rural architectural legacy left by the coff ee

industry which was the main product of

the Brazilian economy in the 18th and 19th

centuries. Its major tourist cities are Valença,

Vassouras and Miguel Pereira. It is possible

to visit the preserved buildings where the

coffee barons once lived and a tour of the

slave quarters takes you into the historic and

cultural heritage of the area. Th e cuisine also

dates back to colonial times. Bringing together

history and gastronomy, the municipalities

have invested in events like “Café, Chorinho

and Cachaça”, which includes visits to historic

farms and has various gastronomic tours.

In the bucolic Miguel Pereira is Javary Lake,

which is ideal for pedalos and small boat rides.

Th e local craft s, the cachaça, as well as paragli-

ding in the hills and mountains are local attrac-

tions. Its climate is considered the third best in

the world. Other attractions worth visiting are

the Museum dedicated to the Singer Francisco

Alves and the Railway Museum, plus the Paulo

de Frontin Viaduct, a large iron curved bridge,

which is unique in Latin America.

Valença has well-preserved colonial architec-

tural properties that are open to visitors and it is

also possible to stay in some. Th ere are houses,

churches, parks, gardens and farms that keep

some of the history of Brazil, like the Glaziou

Garden and Lea Pentagna Cultural Foundation.

During your trip, be sure to check out the street

artists in Conservatória, where musicians sing

and play at night roaming the city.

Vassouras possesses houses, palaces and

monuments, especially in the Barão de Campo

Belo Square. Rural properties and hotels have

kept their traditions through their ambiance

and the serving of Imperial Tea. Another

highlight is Casa da Era, which has been

transformed into a museum, and the farm

São Luiz da Boa Sorte. Don’t forget to go

horse riding and fi shing.

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>> One of the most beautiful regions in the

state is located in the Imperial Green Mountain

range. Th e major cities are Petrópolis, Teresó-

polis and Nova Friburgo. During the summer,

the freshness of the mountain air reduces the

eff ects of the heat. In winter, it is a good time to

enjoy the warmth of the fi replace, good wine and

top-notch gastronomy. You can purchase various

souvenirs, especially textiles and a visit to one of

the breweries always generates interest. Th e region

is the birthplace of mountaineering in Brazil in

the National Park of the Serra dos Órgãos. It has

excellent hotels and spectacular scenery crossing

between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, Th e food here

boasts a variety of exquisite dishes, infl uenced

from the German and Italian colonies that once

populated the region. One of the most traditio-

nal events in the region is Petrópolis Gourmet.

Known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, Nova

Friburgo has a mild and pleasant climate, plus

great food and hospitality, which includes fon-

dues and raclette. Many people go to the city

to buy lingerie and fl owers that are important

products of local trade. Among the tourist

attractions are the Pedra do Cão Sentado

(Dog Sitting Stone) and Praça das Colônias

Granja Comary in Teresópolis, and, below, the Crystal Palace in Petrópolis

Imperial Green Mountain Region

Alexandre Costa

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(Colony Square). Horse riding, hiking and

bathing in one of the many waterfalls are

highly recommended. Tourists should take

the opportunity to visit Lumiar where there

is music, regional cuisine and waterfalls.

Petrópolis was founded in 1843 by Emperor

D. Pedro II, so the Imperial Family could

take refuge from the intense summer heat.

A combination of heritage and ecotourism

exist here. Th e main attractions are the Im-

perial Museum, the Cathedral São Pedro de

Alcântara, the Crystal Palace, the Quitandinha

Palace and the House of Santos Dumont.

Th e surroundings off er a sophisticated gas-

tronomic tour, mainly in the district of Itaipava.

Another highlight is a visit to the Barão de Itaipava

Castle and the Bohemia and Itaipava breweries.

In Teresópolis, you can’t miss Granja Comary,

where the Training Centre of the Brazilian

Football Federation is situated, and the National

Park of Serra dos Órgãos. While Petrópolis

means the city of Pedro (Pedro II), Teresópolis

is the city of Teresa (Teresa Cristina, Pedro II’s

wife). Th e pleasant climate and beauty of the

valleys and mountains charmed the Impe-

rial Family and it still attracts tourists today.

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>> Located in the south-central region of the

State of Rio de Janeiro, it features a combina-

tion of lush vegetation, waterfalls and para-

disiacal places, with an interesting collection

of rock formations. Of course, the highlight

is the 2,789 metre high Pico das Agulhas

Negras, located in the Itatiaia National Park.

In this region, there are two popular places where

tourists visit: the Penedo district, with its Fin-

nish infl uence and handmade chocolates, and

Visconde de Mauá, a former hippie village with

its majestic waterfalls. Th e cooking of trout, a

common local fi sh, is the basis of many dishes.

Fondues and soups are also specialties here.

Th e National Park of is one of the major attrac-

tions of the city of the same name, which has

good tourist facilities. Among the highlights,

besides the Pico das Agulhas Negras, is Prateleiras

(shelves), which are interesting rocky plateaus.

Resende is a typical industrial and military city.

It has historical signifi cance due to the coff ee

cycle in the 18th and 19th centuries. Among

the cultural and architectural heritage, there is

the Fazenda do Castelo (Castle Farm), which

conserves Portuguese tiles and marbles and the

Foundation House of Culture Macedo Miranda,

but the highlight is Visconde de Mauá, 36 km

from the urban centre of Resende. It is an eco-

logical paradise and has several great waterfalls

for swimming, especially the Escorrega (Slide).

Hang gliding, trekking, kayaking and mountain

biking make up part of the sports menu here and

the Pedra Selada (Sealed Stone) is a natural monu-

ment that sits on top of Mantiqueira Mountain.

SOMANDO FORÇAS

Resende, one of the most historical cities of Brazil and part of Agulhas Negras Region. Below, Escorrega Waterfall in Visconde de Mauá

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Agulhas Negras (Black Needles) Region

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