Visconde de Mauá

Visconde de Maua on the map of Brazil

Visconde de Maua is a village in the district of Resende in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It consists of the villages of Maua, Maringá and Maromba and the surrounding valleys Vale das Cruzes, Vale do Alcantilado, Vale do Pavão and Vale da Grama. The river Rio Preto is the limit for the state of Minas Gerais, which is why a part of the region is one of Bocaina de Minas.

Main industry is tourism with many restaurants, guest houses and holiday homes in all price ranges. Visitors are attracted by the many waterfalls and hiking opportunities. In addition to own or guided walks also exist various possibilities the area on horseback to explore.

Climate

Visconde de Maua has a tropical mountain climate. During the winter months of June to August, the temperatures are at -2 to 13 ° C, in summer at 8 to 27 ° C with evening showers.

History

The name Visconde de Maua goes back to the Baron ( Visconde ) Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, who received land in 1870 as a concession for forestry in the year. In subsequent years there have been quite unsuccessful attempts European immigrants to settle here. Only a few mostly German immigrants remained permanently and initiated in 1930 to tourism. In the 1970s it was a popular destination for hippies and from 1980 it became one of the favorite mountain areas for tourists from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Events

  • Mai: Festa do pinhão e Concurso GASTRONOMICO
  • June: festa de São João
  • September: Medium since Truta ( trout season)

Attractions

In the valleys to Visconde de Maua different waterfalls ( " Cachoeira " ) are to be admired:

  • Cachoeira do Escorrega the " slides Waterfall " is best known, a landmark Mauas
  • Cachoeira da Santa Clara
  • Cachoeira do Alcantilado
  • Cachoeira do Santuário
  • Cachoeira do Véu because Noiva "Bridal Veil " waterfall
  • Cachoeira da Saudade
  • Corredeiras do Alcantilado
  • Cachoeira da Saudade

A starting point for walks is the Pedra Selada with about 1300 m height from which you have a beautiful view.

Swell

  • Place in Rio de Janeiro
Resende (Rio de Janeiro) Germans
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