miguel pereira is located in rio de janeiro state's centro-sul fluminense region, just 56 kilometers northwest of the city of rio de janeiro - the town is situated in the mountains, at 618 meters above sea level.

getting there by car takes about two hours depending on traffic conditions - taking the expressway linha vermelha, and following the presidente dutra highway (br-116) to exit 205 leads to the rj-125, which must be followed it to its end, and along the way clear signs direct drivers up the mountains for 9 kilometers, to miguel pereira. 

if going by bus, the bus company util has a scheduled route between rio (novo rio bus terminal) and miguel pereira - util can be reached via phone at 21 3907.3900, or on their website on this link.