Penedo is a destination located in Rio de Janeiro, in the Itatiaia district, also known as the only neighborhood that is typical Finnish, in a place where good gastronomy and culture are not skimped on. There are beautiful landscapes in this region, with many cultural attractions that are a real gift for visitors, who can contemplate all its beauty.

The region is considered a Finnish colony here in Brazil. It is also seen as a little Finland, in a city that has a mild climate for most of the year and is designed for travelers who want to escape the heat of a capital. It's a great refuge, with an opportunity to enjoy a cold one.

Travelers there will be able to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate or a good coffee, if the trip is not made in a cold season. On hot days, tourists can choose a refreshing waterfall, with many nature walks. However, not far away is Serra da Mantiqueira, in a district that doesn't skimp on walks that will be very pleasant.

Penedo caters very well to a profile of travelers, who are the most adventurous, who are looking for trails, waterfalls and to have greater contact with nature. It is a destination that is very close to the capital, with some of its visitors being able to plan a weekend trip.

The urban part of this village is small, very graceful and very charming. There is a strong influence from Finnish immigrants, which can be seen in its cuisine or architecture. The center of his village is also known as Little Finland of Penedo, with the famous Santa Claus House right in the center of this city.

What visitors can see in Penedo

In Penedo, its tourist attractions are highlighted in the center of the city or around the town, which are those most linked to ecotourism. The best option for this trip is to go by car, so that the traveler has autonomy and can travel to the waterfalls or restaurants.

In the center of Penedo, there is Pequena Finlandia, which is the most visited place, which looks more like a scenic city. It is a must-see destination, but it can reproduce a Finnish colony, down to its smallest details, which has many attractions, with many craft stores, cafes, ice cream parlors or many other shopping opportunities.

Visit Santa Claus's House, which brings the magic of this time to this region, which is a residence, built in Finland, very colorful and with lots of fun for all the children. Its main attraction is being welcomed by the good old man, in a place that opens from 10am until 7pm and with a very cheap entrance fee.

Go to the Dona Eva Finnish Museum, which has a collection of more than a thousand items that are from Finnish culture, but also tells a little about the history of Penedo and its many details. There are photographs, furniture and clothing that is typically European, which goes back to history, which is that of a family trajectory and those families who helped build this district. 

In Penedo there is the Tonttulakki Suklaat Chocolate Factory, which is Finnish and which brings its most delicious Belgian chocolate from that region, which are of great variety and of good quality, which can be its delicious chocolates or its souvenirs, which are very creative and impossible not to be appreciated by tourists.

The attractions of Penedo amid nature

For those who enjoy contact with nature, a trip to Penedo can provide many surprises. Serrinha do Alambari has many natural pools that are lush, with crystal clear waters. Poço do Céu and Poço dos Dinosauros are good places for a swim and attract many tourists, so you need to arrive early and also pay a fee for this visit.

Poço das Esmeraldas is a true paradise hidden in Penedo, but it is 15 km away from that destination, with its emerald green waters, excellent for a swim, but it is necessary to walk a small trail and still pay for a fee. Visitors to this location can take the opportunity to leave their car in a parking lot.

Cachoeira de Deus is another place considered secret in Penedo, located 5 km away from the center, in a place where there is a well with crystal clear waters, but which is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, with more than 15 meters high and with waters that are very cold in summer, but that in no way takes away from its charm.

The Três Cachoeiras, is very close to the Center of Penedo and right on the way to another one, which is called Cachoeira de Deus, which was the one we showed previously. The Três Cachoeiras is a complex of waterfalls, but they are very calm, with three rapids that are light, in a nature that is preserved and an excellent option for a good swim.

Cachoeira das Três Bacias closes the circuit of attractions amid nature in Penedo that we have separated for you. Its waterfall is surprising, offering three natural wells, with calm waters that can delight tourists. It is easily accessible and is located in Alto de Penedo, for contemplating all its beauty.

With many other attractions and we have selected these for your trip, Penedo also has good cuisine, a nature that is unique and will leave all its visitors enchanted. A destination that certainly holds many surprises for tourists. Don't miss this destination, which has good tours.