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''' (''Regiao dos Lagos'') - Coastal cities such as sophisticated Buzios and popular Cabo Frio
'''Serrana''' - Breathtaking mountains near Petropolis and Teresopolis
Cities
Angra dos Reis - Beautiful two hour coastline including 365 islands
Fumaca ? It is a small village on the outskirts of Resende. This small village hides some of the most beautiful (and dangerous) waterfalls in Rio.
Itaguai - Small suburb about 1 hour from the city
Niteroi - 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 Iguacu - 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.
Petropolis - 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
Tres Rios - Where three of the state's rivers meet. Near the border of Minas Gerais
Volta Redonda
Other destinations
Ilha Grande (''Big Island'') - Near Angra dos Reis, this island boasts some beautiful beaches.
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