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Petropolis
60 meters north of Rio, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilTel: Not available • Web: Visit this site »
Petropolis is a very attractive mountain retreat about 60 kilometers from Rio. Built by German immigrants, it has a distinct European flavor. Petropolis' main annual event is the Festa do Colono Alemao, which takes place in June. The best way to see Petropolis' attractions is on foot. It takes about two hours to walk around the city. Buses from Rio to Petropolis leave daily from 5am every 30 minutes. The trip takes approximately an hour and 30 minutes and costs BRR2,50.
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