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Teresópolis

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · South America

About Teresópolis

Teresópolis sits on the route: 25 minutes from Guapimirim, 54km from Rio-Niterói Bridge.

Teresópolis is a city located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a population of 176,692, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Teresópolis sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Teresópolis to your route.

About Teresópolis

Morro dos Pinheiros is a neighborhood located in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. In 2010 it had 2.114 inhabitants. The neighborhood is named after the Pine population located in the place. It is located in Teresópolis downtown, and it hosts the only school in the city, named Escola Municipal Governador

Read more Portella. Morro dos Pinheiros borders Tijuca and Várzea.

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Teresópolis offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Teresópolis located?

Teresópolis is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -22.4167 latitude, -42.9782 longitude.

What is the population of Teresópolis?

Teresópolis has a population of approximately 176,692 people, making it a city in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
176,692
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Rio de Janeiro
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.4167, -42.9782

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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South AmericaBrazilRio de JaneiroCity

Worth the detour from Teresópolis

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Rio-Niterói Bridge

13 km box-girder giant striding across Guanabara Bay: the longest bridge in the Southern Hemisphere at its opening in 1974, with sweeping views of Rio's skyline.

54 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Museu do Amanhã

Science museum by Santiago Calatrava on Rio's revitalised Praça Mauá waterfront, adjacent to the port district drive.

57 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Confeitaria Colombo

An 1894 Rio patisserie of Belgian mirrors, Portuguese tiles and jacaranda cabinets, built when the city was flush with coffee money and still serving pastel de nata under a vast stained-glass skylight.

58 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

Escadaria Selaron

A staircase between Lapa and Santa Teresa covered by Chilean artist Jorge Selaron in over 2,000 tiles sent from 60 countries, worked on daily from 1990 until his death in 2013.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Teresópolis

  • 54 kmRio-Niterói Bridge13 km box-girder giant striding across Guanabara Bay: the longest bridge in the Southern Hemisphere at its opening in 1974, with sweeping views of Rio's skyline.
  • 62 kmSugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)A granite peak rising 396 meters from Guanabara Bay, reached by cable car with sweeping views of Rio's beaches, mountains, and cityscape.
  • 64 kmRebouças TunnelTwin-bore road tunnel under the Tijuca massif linking Rio's South Zone to the North Zone, about 2.8 kilometres long.
  • 68 kmVista ChinesaA pagoda-style belvedere built in 1903 in the Tijuca forest, giving a framed view over the Lagoa, Corcovado, Ipanema and Sugarloaf. Reachable by car on the Estrada da Vista Chinesa.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Teresópolis.

São Pedro

🇧🇷 Brazil

1 km awayPop. 20,424

Guapimirim

🇧🇷 Brazil

13 km awayPop. 54,300

Petrópolis

🇧🇷 Brazil

23 km awayPop. 272,691

Areal

🇧🇷 Brazil

24 km awayPop. 12,236

Magé

🇧🇷 Brazil

27 km awayPop. 244,092

São José do Vale do Rio Preto

🇧🇷 Brazil

30 km awayPop. 22,799

Cachoeiras de Macacu

🇧🇷 Brazil

34 km awayPop. 59,837

Itaboraí

🇧🇷 Brazil

38 km awayPop. 240,040

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