visitors who are familiar with the area in switzerland, where fribourg is located, are amazed at how it resembles its namesake's climate and mountainous characteristics - the city has grown considerably since the first swiss families settled here and founded their new colony.
the thriving city also enjoys a healthy tourist trade, unfortunately, this picturesque and culturally diverse area was inundated by flooding as a result of heavy rains in the winter of 2011 - this mountain getaway is making a remarkable recovery, and it still retains the charms that attracted its first settlers.
friburgo is about two and a half hours from rio de janeiro, and well worth the trip, seeing as the city holds many attractions - climbing the pico da caledônia among the highest (7,280 feet) peaks in the region, or exploring the caves at parque ecológico căo sentado, are both great activities to consider.
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