miguel pereira is not only a region flush with natural wonderments, but it is also an area rich in history - one of the relics integral to the region's legacy is the caminho de imperador, a road build by slaves in the seventeenth century.

originally obtaining fame, as a path used by emperor dom pedro ii, it is now a popular tourist attraction, ideal for hiking, horse riding or cycling - the path runs through both miguel pereira and petrópolis, and grants visitors a unique opportunity to discover the region's alluring nature.

along the famous caminho de imperador, visitors are treated to an array of astonishing sights, but not many can match the vale das princesas for its imposing grandeur.