for the visitor who prefers art to science, the feirinha do alto in teresópolis an open-air crafts fair, now event, that has been around since the '70s but has been put on by the city officially since the early '80s - local artists and artisans began gathering in the town square praça higino da silveira, targeting visitors in teresópolis in town for the cool climate and fresh mountain air.

since then it has grown to be the largest open-air craft market in the state of rio de janeiro - during the high season of carnival and holy week, an estimated 10,000 visitors make it to the weekend fair.

shoppers can peruse vendors for goods varying from artisan foods typical of brazilian culture to leather goods and handmade crafts - shoppers can also find furniture and appliances for the home.