Casimiro de Abreu

Casimiro de Abreu is an administrative municipality located between mountains and the Atlantic coast in Rio de Janeiro state. The region combines rural areas with coastal zones and features diverse natural environments.

The area was originally called Indaiaçu before being renamed in 1925 to honor the Brazilian poet Casimiro de Abreu, who was born in the Barra de São João district. This name change reflected a shift in the region's identity.

The town participates in the National Festival of Choirs held in Conservatória, which brings local singers together and supports musical expression in the community. This event helps keep traditional vocal arts alive in the region.

The area is easy to navigate using the coastal roads that connect the different settlements. The flatter terrain along the coast is simpler to travel through than the hillier inland areas.

The region protects a section of the União Biological Reserve, which is home to golden lion tamarins within the Atlantic Forest. This reserve is one of the few places where visitors might encounter these endangered primates in their natural setting.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Cabo Frio, Rio das Ostras, Araruama, Macaé, Nova Friburgo, Silva Jardim

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

GPS coordinates: -22.48083,-42.20389

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:25