over night stays are also on the cards, and there are many accommodation options, many of which offer fantastic views - for the more adventurous there are hiking tours from the town, as the mountains provide excellent walking and it is even possible to reach the neighboring town of teresópolis in about three days.

waterfalls, alpine scenery, and more outstanding views can be taken in, all with the help of mules who will happily carry visitors' belongings - also known as the imperial city, petrópolis means 'city of peter' in honor of emperor pedro i.

there is a certain bavarian charm about the area, which is shrouded in history, that dates back over 170 years, when emperor pedro i was stunned by the beauty and climate of the area and decided to build a summer home there.