Rio das Flores

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Rio das Flores, Rural municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio das Flores extends across 478 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 583 meters in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

The region transformed from indigenous Purí territory to a coffee production center with the arrival of Portuguese settlers in the 16th century.

The annual Coffee, Cachaça and Chorinho festival brings together local traditions, music performances, and regional food specialties throughout the municipality.

The municipality maintains regular bus connections to neighboring cities and provides visitor information services at the central administrative office.

The district changed its name from Santa Teresa to Rio das Flores in 1943, reflecting the abundant flora along its waterways.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 583 m

Website: http://www.riodasflores.rj.gov.br

Shares border with: Belmiro Braga, Paraíba do Sul, Santa Bárbara do Monte Verde, Valença, Vassouras

Website: http://riodasflores.rj.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.16778,-43.58583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:46

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