Parador Santarem Marina Hotel

Itaipava, Brésil

Visitors keen to enjoy this mountain climate and explore the Itaipava gastronomy centre can stay overnight at its many scenic inns. Itaipava is a district in Petropolis 60 km from Rio de Janeiro. The word "Itaipava" originates from native Tupi language meaning a rock or stone block that bridges a river. Itaipava is a much sought-after Petrópolis district owing to the host of alternative attractions hidden in its valleys and side roads. It is known for the gastronomic excellence, charm and peace and quiet of its numerous hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, its shops, ecotourism, art and handicraft. Certainly, nothing would be left behind for the night crawlers, there are bars and saloons available scattered around the district. Most of the restaurant and bars stays open till the last customer leaves. A circuit track called the Serra Vale Itaipava-Cuiabá Circuit starts at Philúvio Cerqueira Road. This winding course crosses several other villages, such as Madame Machado, Boa Esperança and Cuiabá, offering diversified touring, lodging, eating and shopping options. Tourists can visit the plantations, markets and purchase vegetable cuttings, ornamental plants and flowers and local handicraft items.

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