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Nova Friburgo is a Swiss-founded mountain town in the highlands of Rio de Janeiro state, known for its cool climate, flower cultivation, and lingerie industry. The Mury and Lumiar districts offer scenic mountain properties surrounded by Atlantic Forest and cascading waterfalls.
Nova Friburgo provides a temperate European atmosphere with fondue restaurants, artisan cheese producers, and hiking trails through pristine mountain landscapes. Buyers seeking respite from Rio's heat find a welcoming community with strong cultural traditions.
Nova Friburgo offers affordable mountain properties within two hours of Rio de Janeiro. International buyers target weekend homes and eco-tourism ventures, with the city's established tourist infrastructure and growing adventure-sports scene supporting rental demand.
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