Serrana
The Serrana, also known as the Serra Fluminense is a mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Southeast of Brazil. It borders on the Valley Region to the west, Grande Rio and the Lakes Region to the south, the North and Northeast regions of the state, and the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais to the north.Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo.
Petrópolis
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Petrópolis is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular summer holiday spot.
Nova Friburgo
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Nova Friburgo is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the Southeast of Brazil. It was the first town in Brazil to be settled by Germans.
Teresópolis
Teresópolis is a city in Rio de Janeiro, at 900 meters above sea level. It is one of the most charming cities in the region, with relatively cold weather and beautiful mountains.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Três Rios and Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
Três Rios
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Três Rios is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. As of 2020 its population was an estimated 82,142 inhabitants, and its area is around 322 square kilometres.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
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Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a national park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It protects the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and the water sources in the range. It was the third national park to be created in Brazil.
Serrana
- Type: geographical feature
- Description: mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Also known as: “Serra Fluminense”
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude of center
-22.04° or 22° 2′ 24″ southLongitude of center
-42.5° or 42° 30′ westWikidata ID
Q10370303
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Italian to Portuguese—“Serrana” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Serra Fluminense”
- Portuguese: “Serra Fluminense”
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