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They
say that the flnger of God
is
visible
in Teresópolis, and l'ts not just civic pride speaking.
The Pico Dedo de Deus (Finger of God Peak), a granite formation rísing
from the flats,
is
a permanent part of the landscape.
It's
1650 meters of altitude make it of interest to climbers.
Part of
the the Orgaos Mountains, (Serra dos Órgãos), its shape reminded
earíy settlers of that piece of Divine anatomy.
The
delightful,
climate invites
one sightseeing walk, a horseback ride, or even an excursion in a
carriage.
A visit to the Serra Orgaos Nationai Park (Parque
Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos)
is untorgettable.
lt occupies an area of /0,000 hectares of peaks,
steep escarpments, and exuherant vegetation.
Here one will also
find innumerable rivers that form waterfalls and rapids.
As one
walks through the forest one will see lots of bird species
including the currasaw,
thrush, and hummingbird as well as larger
animals
like the forest pig, panthers, deer, pacas and monkeys.
From Santo
Antonio Mirim’ s Rock (A Pedra de Santo Antonio Mirim) the whole
city of Teresópolis can be viewed.
From
Bell Rock (A Pedra do Sino), the ending point of the Orgaos
Mountains (Serra dos Órgãos),
with its 2,263 meters of altitude
you can get a view of the Bahia da Guanahara (Rio de Janeiro’ s
Guanabara Bay).
The Judith Spring (Fonte Judith) has radioactive
mineral water.
For a relaxing bath try the Cascata dos Amores
(Lovers Falls), a cascade that ends in 40 square meter natural
pool.
The city has excellent hotels, giving the visitor complete
comfort.
The cuisine is varied and of international standards.
And there’ s also great home cooking as well as welcoming and
interesting little
bars.
There
are
specialized camping sites.
The Paique São Bartolomeu has
a bird exbibit open to visitors year round.
Other toutists might
prefer the Cascata do Guarani (Guarani Cascade) in the city,
which
forms a series of very popular public pools.
Pools like the
“Sloper” and "Quebra Frascos” are famous, and
give calor
and life to the enjoyable
city of Empress Dona Tereza.
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