Petrópolis

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

Petrópolis, Brazil
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Best time to go
April to September
Budget
$$
Coordinates
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A hill town in the mountains above Rio de Janeiro that served as the summer seat of Brazil's 19th-century emperors. The Imperial Museum, set in the former palace, and cooler climate make it a favored getaway from the coast.

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