Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Places to visit near Teresópolis

Teresópolis is a city in Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to about 123,979 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 8 museums and 16 churches. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza (2 km), Castelo Montebello (2 km) and Cachoeira Caneca Fina (17 km).

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Teresópolis at a glance

Location
Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Population
about 123,979
Coordinates
22.4167° S, 42.9782° W
Places within 50 km
116 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Teresópolis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Teresópolis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Teresópolis, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Teresópolis

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Serra Dos Cavalos (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Teresópolis

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Cascata Guarani (1 km); the best-known is Cachoeira Caneca Fina (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Teresópolis

36 museums within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Casa da Memória Arthur Dalmasso (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Teresópolis

35 churches within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Centro Espírita Casa Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (2 km); the best-known is Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Teresópolis

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Capela Em Memória Das Vítimas Do Acidente de Trem (1 km); the best-known is Castelo Montebello (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Teresópolis

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Teresópolis. The closest is Gres Unidos Do Porto da Pedra (58 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Teresópolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Teresópolis
  2. 2 km Castelo Montebello · heritage site, Rio de Janeiro
  3. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza · church, Rio de Janeiro
  4. 2 km Cascata Guarani · waterfall, Rio de Janeiro
  5. 16 km Cachoeira Caneca Fina · waterfall, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro
  6. 19 km Castelo de Itaipava · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro
  7. 20 km Back to Teresópolis

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How to reach Teresópolis

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    Within 15 km of Teresópolis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Teresópolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3041Serra Dos Cavalos (4 km)
    Waterfalls3138Cascata Guarani (1 km)
    Museums836Casa da Memória Arthur Dalmasso (2 km)
    Churches1635Centro Espírita Casa Nossa Senhora de Lourdes (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1434Capela Em Memória Das Vítimas Do Acidente de Trem (1 km)
    Beaches & coast014Gres Unidos Do Porto da Pedra (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Parque Nacional da Serra Dos Orgaos Teresopolis (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Lago Comari (5 km)
    Parks19Parque Das Ruínas (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves19Paquetá Island (50 km)
    Other attractions22Colina Dos Mirantes (2 km)
    Caves22Gruta Do Presidente (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Awwal Mosque (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Templo Lo Han Ssu (31 km)
    Temples01Monte Makaya (93 km)

    Teresópolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Teresópolis?

    Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza (church, about 2 km), Castelo Montebello (heritage site, about 2 km), Cachoeira Caneca Fina (waterfall, about 17 km), Castelo de Itaipava (heritage site, about 20 km), Cascata Guarani (waterfall, about 1 km), Capela Em Memória Das Vítimas Do Acidente de Trem (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Teresópolis?

    116 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 8 museums, 16 churches, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Teresópolis?

    Serra Dos Cavalos, about 4 km by road; Pedra da Ermitage (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Teresópolis?

    Cascata Guarani, about 1 km by road; Morro da Cascata (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Teresópolis?

    Casa da Memória Arthur Dalmasso, about 2 km by road; Imperial Museum of Brazil (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Teresópolis?

    Start in Teresópolis, visit Castelo Montebello, then Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza, then Cascata Guarani, then Cachoeira Caneca Fina, then Castelo de Itaipava, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Teresópolis?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums and churches.

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