| Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area | |
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| State | Brazil |
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| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area it is a region Brazilian of the state of Rio de Janeiro focused on capital of the latter.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders the Costa Verde in Rio to the west, i Serra Fluminense to the north, and the Serra Fluminense East.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Duque de Caxias - The third most populous city in the area.
- Itaboraí - Near the airport of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
- Japeri - Near the Central do Brasil station.
- Miguel Pereira - Mountain city known for the purity of its waters.
- Nilópolis - The award-winning Beija-Flor de Nilópolis samba school is the ultimate expression of this city.
- Niterói - Niterói is the third most visited city in the State of Rio de Janeiro and the 5th in Brazil.
- Nova Iguaçu - There are some historical and naturalistic attractions.
- Rio Bonito - Typical country town that has no beaches, but has many waterfalls, rivers and forests.
- Rio de Janeiro - The city is famous for its tourist attractions including: the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, the gigantic statue of Cristo Redentor, and for its annual carnival, the most famous in the world.
- Seropédica - It is 75 km from the state capital.
- São Gonçalo - The second most populous city after Rio.
Other destinations
- Paquetá Island - Island in the middle of Guanabara Bay.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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