Mendes
In Mendes, the city’s railway station reveals a part of the region’s prosperous
past, during the Coffee Period time. Walking through the city streets, passing
by its historic buildings, churches and buildings from the past century and
listening to chorinho (a Brazilian popular music instrumental style called ‘little
cry’ or ‘little lament’), it is easy to sense a delicious nostalgic atmosphere. The
city is also privileged by the beauty of the Atlantic Forest fauna and flora, which
favors and excellent climate, many trails and good sites for extreme sports.
City Specifications:
Area: 97 km2 (IBGE - 2010)
Population: 17,940 inhabitants (IBGE - 2010)
Distance from the capital: 92 km (DER-RJ - 2006)
Duration of journey: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Area Code: 24
Altitude: 410 m
Climate: subtropical highland
Average annual temperature: 20º C
Tourist Information:
Secretaria Municipal de Turismo e Desenvolvimento Econômico
(City Department of Tourism and Economic Development)
Website: www.mendes.rj.gov.br/turismo
Address: Rua Alberto Torres, n° 15 sala 02
District: Centro – CEP: 26.700-000 - Phone: (+ 55 24) 2465 4825
