Silva Jardim

Silva Jardim is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, spread across green, rolling countryside with several river valleys. The area includes different natural zones and small communities scattered throughout the region.

The town was named after Antônio da Silva Jardim, who held Brazil's first republican rally in 1888 and sparked an important political movement. This event marked a turning point in Brazilian history of that era.

The town carries the name of Antônio da Silva Jardim, a key figure in Brazil's republican movement. This connection to political change remains visible through local monuments and stories that residents continue to share.

The area sits in an agricultural region with good road connections to nearby larger towns. Visitors should know that most services and shops are concentrated in the main settlement.

The area is home to the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve, which started as an agricultural research station before becoming a protected area. This reserve is now a refuge for rare plants and animals of the region.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Araruama, Cachoeiras de Macacu, Casimiro de Abreu, Nova Friburgo, Rio Bonito

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

GPS coordinates: -22.65083,-42.39194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:53