THE REGION

Located between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Penedo is the only Finnish colony at South America.  Its history began in 1929 when a group of naturalists came from Finland in order to create a new society.

Penedo receives today, tourists from all over the world attracted by its clean and fresh waters, nice climate, beautiful nature and, of course, many shops that sell from a wide range of craftmanship to chocolate and sweets

See here some of the main and most beautiful sights of Penedo

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Three Waterfalls - located at Rio das Pedras, stands out by the formation of 3 small waterfalls.  The largest is about 3 m high.  Its waters are clear and cold, good for bath at of the many "natural pools".

Cachoeira de Deus
"Waterfall from God" - At Rio das Pedras, has only one waterfall, which is the largest of Penedo, with approx. 4m high.  Its waters are clear and cold, good for bath because of a big natural pool.

What to see:

Finnish Club with folk dance on Saturdays
 "Small Finland Shopping" with Santa Claus house
Penedinho Peak
Penedo Shopping
"Alive Trout" - Fisha and pay
Chocolate House
Craftmanship Shops
Finnish icecream
Dance House
Itatiaia National Park
Serrinha do Alambari
Visconde de Mauá
Funil dike
 Aparecida do Norte National Sanctuary (1 hour distance)

Penedo entrance gateway/touristic information

Small Finland/Santa Claus House

 

Chocolate Factory Penedo Shopping

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