Parks und Natur in Petropolis

Nature's Best Escapes

Petrópolis, situated in the Serra dos Órgãos mountains, offers a landscape defined by Atlantic Forest, high-altitude viewpoints, and river-fed cascades. This collection includes the historic Parque Cremerie, once a 19th-century cheese factory, and the 32-meter Véu de Noiva waterfall. Visitors can find panoramic vistas from Mirante do Cristo along the BR-040 highway or hike to Mirante do Inferno for views of the iconic Dedo de Deus peak.

Nature's Best Escapes — Karte

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Praça do Pequeno Príncipe

Public square located in the Quitandinha district.

B

Parque Cremerie

Former site of a 19th-century cheese factory featuring a lake with pedal boats and walking trails.

C

Cachoeira da Ponte Funda

Waterfall located in the Araras region.

D

Bride's Veil Waterfall

A 32-meter waterfall located within the Serra dos Órgãos National Park.

E

Cachoeira da Rocinha

Waterfall situated in the Secretário district.

F

Mirante do Inferno

High-altitude viewpoint offering vistas of the Dedo de Deus rock formation.

G

Mirante do Cristo

Mountain lookout on the BR-040 highway featuring a statue of Christ and views of the Serra de Petrópolis.

H

Cachoeira do Presidente

Waterfall located near the Bonfim entrance of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park.

I

Petrópolis Environmental Protection Area

Petrópolis Environmental Protection Area is a protected area of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

J

Lake north

Artificial lake located in the Quitandinha neighborhood.

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Lake south

Artificial lake located in the Quitandinha neighborhood.