Rio Claro

Rio Claro was founded in 1849. The city has crystal clear rivers, forests, waterfalls and mountains, where they combine with historic tradition and the countryside life atmosphere. From the slope of the Morro do Rastro (Trail Hill), a 130 m high rocky wall, the 3 falls of the Rio Claro waterfall descend.

In this city it is also possible to practice ecotourism and radical sports like rafting down the Rio Piraí (Piraí River). In addition, it is possible to fish in other rivers, especially during the months of March and September when the Represa de Ribeirão das Lajes (Ribeirão das Lajes Dam) becomes a fish dam of peacock bass.

City Specifications:

Area: 841 km2 (IBGE - 2010)
Population: 17,401 inhabitants (IBGE - 2010)
Distance from the capital: 122 km (DER-RJ - 2006)
Duration of journey: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
Area Code: 24
Altitude: 446 m
Climate: tropical marine
Average annual temperature: 23º C

ITourist Information:

Secretaria Municipal de Cultura, Turismo, Eventos e Comunicação Social
(City Department of Culture, Tourism, Events and Social Communication)
Website: www.rioclaro.rj.gov.br
Address: Av. João Batista Portugal, 230
District: Centro – CEP : 27.460-000 - Phone: (+ 55 24) 3332 1292/1717

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