Nova Friburgo
This mountain city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Friburgo sits high in the Serra do Mar range roughly a day's drive from the state capital and holds the distinction of being the first town in Brazil settled by Germans — a heritage reflected in its alternative name, Neufreiburg. Known informally as the "Brazilian Switzerland," it is also the coldest city in Rio de Janeiro state, with an economy built around textiles, intimate apparel manufacturing, and tourism.
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- Population191,158
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Nova Friburgo: quick answers
Where is Nova Friburgo?
Nova Friburgo is in Brazil, about 96 km60 miles in a straight line from Rio de Janeiro.
How do you get to Nova Friburgo?
The nearest airport is Maricá (JMR), about 2 hr 19 min away by road. The nearest train station is Parada Modelo, about 1 hr 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nova Friburgo?
The warmest month is February, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is December, with about 390 mm15.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nova Friburgo?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 1 café and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nova Friburgo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Teresópolis.