delicately enclosed within the dense atlantic forest is one of rio de janeiro state's hidden gems, teresópolis - a small mountain town decorated by the exquisite surrounding landscape, teresópolis has become a popular tourist destination, due to its privileged climate and astonishing natural beauty.

only established as a municipality in 1891, the city was named after dona teresa, dom pedro ii's wife, as its name means 'city of teresa' - at an altitude of 910 meters, teresópolis is the highest city in rio state, adding to its fresh disposition and temperate feel.

just 90 kilometers outside of rio de janeiro city, and easily reached via road or rail, teresópolis has grown in popularity as a vacation spot, and has ample activities, both natural and man-made to keep visitors busy.