Wonderful Cities
 
Welcome to the State of Rio de Janeiro
TurisRio, the State of Rio de Janeiro Tourism Authority, linked to the Tourism State Secretariat, invites you to enjoy the charm of our wonderful cities. Nowhere in the world, you will find such fascinating places - so diverse and so close to each other.
 



Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin

Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin is a city that has beautiful waterfalls and an extremely pleasant climate. The majority of its Atlantic Forest is preserved and all of its fauna and flora can be appreciated during ecological hikes. For those who enjoy an adrenaline rush, there are many extreme sports options: motocross, mountain climbing, hang gliding, rappelling and paragliding. Be sure to visit the farms and the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Soledade (Our Lady of Solitude Church), admiring the local architecture.

City Specifications:

Area: 133 Km2 (IBGE - 2010)
Population: 13,239 inhabitants (IBGE - 2010)
Distance from the capital: 85 km (DER-RJ - 2006)
Duration of journey: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Area Code: 24
Altitude: 395 m
Climate: subtropical highland
Average annual temperature: 22º C

Tourist Information:

Secretaria Municipal de Turismo e Lazer (City Department of Tourism and Leisure)
Address: Av. João Batista Ferrini, 139
District: Centro – CEP: 26.650-000 - Phone: (+ 55 24) 2463 2703

 
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