the região serrana, is a mountainous area home to the historically important city of petrópolis, shortly capital of brazil, and nova friburgo, rio's small slice of switzerland. 

the região serrana offers travelers the majesty of the serra dos órgãos mountains, and due to its moderate climate, this area attracts many visitors year-round.  

the mata atlântica's tropical and sub-tropical forests are teeming with biodiversity.  

its representative species of flora and fauna species make região serrana, located in brazil's southeast region, one of the most diverse on the planet.