Guapimirim, Municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
Guapimirim is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state that encompasses portions of Serra dos Órgãos National Park. The area features forested terrain with rivers and natural springs that shape its landscape.
The municipality's name derives from the Tupi language, with 'guapi' meaning water and 'mirim' meaning small. This reflects the historical importance of natural water sources to early settlement in the area.
Local residents maintain connections to traditional Brazilian practices through regular community events that showcase regional music, food, and crafts.
The municipality sits approximately 50 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro city with good road connections to surrounding areas. Visitors can access hiking trails and protected natural zones with varying difficulty levels.
Roughly 70 percent of the territory consists of protected environmental zones within the Atlantic Forest. This extensive conservation area makes the region significant for preserving native wildlife and plant life.
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