Best of Rio Grande

Rio Grande Essentials

Rio Grande, the oldest city in the state, is defined by its maritime identity and colonial heritage. This selection features the Molhes da Barra, where wind-powered rail carts travel along four-kilometer jetties, and the historic Prédio da Alfândega, a Neoclassical landmark commissioned by Dom Pedro II. The list also highlights engineering feats like the Centurião dam on the São Gonçalo Channel and the essential ferry connection to São José do Norte, alongside the coastal atmosphere of the Cassino district.