home to a multitude of naturally breathtaking views and sumptuous beaches, with the famed museu de arte contemporanea as its man-made yet equally impressive counterpart, niterói has gone from being a simple detour to becoming an established destination in its own right.

with one part of its coast facing the atlantic ocean and the other with views of guanabara bay, niterói's natural beauty contributes an exciting factor to the city - a stunning backdrop for the interesting contrast between past and present evident in the mix of the city's architecture.