in this map published by the secretaria de estado de turismo - setur, the costa do sol region can be seen in relation to rio de janeiro capital, along with distances and travel times - this is the part of the state where landmark destinations such as armação dos búzios and arraial do cabo are located.    

in this map published by the secretaria de estado de turismo - setur, the serra verde imerial region can be seen in relation to rio de janeiro capital, along with distances and travel times - this green and historical part of the state is home to petrópolis, the former capital of the empire.