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Mangaratiba
Mangaratiba is a municipality in the Microregion of Itaguaí, in the Metropolitan Meso-region of Rio de Janeiro, located 85 kilometers from the state capital.
The city's setting is attractive with a backdrop of mountains, a beautiful bay ahead with anchored fishing boats and an 18th century church dominating the main square.
Its most important districts are Muriqui, Ibicuí and Itacuruçá.
Many large bulk carriers enter the port of Mangaratiba to carry heavy loads of iron ore to other ports, especially in Europe. As such, the port of Mangaratiba is one of the largest in Brazil.
A little of the history of colonial Mangaratiba can be remembered as it traverses the Imperial road and its engineering landmarks (the first asphalted road in Brazil - in 1850). It was built to meet the flow of coffee and the slave trade.
The ruins of Saco de Cima, the Mother Church "XVIII century", the Manor of Barão do Sahy, and some mansions are highlights in the narrow streets of the Center.
The city's setting is attractive with a backdrop of mountains, a beautiful bay ahead with anchored fishing boats and an 18th century church dominating the main square.
Its most important districts are Muriqui, Ibicuí and Itacuruçá.
Many large bulk carriers enter the port of Mangaratiba to carry heavy loads of iron ore to other ports, especially in Europe. As such, the port of Mangaratiba is one of the largest in Brazil.
A little of the history of colonial Mangaratiba can be remembered as it traverses the Imperial road and its engineering landmarks (the first asphalted road in Brazil - in 1850). It was built to meet the flow of coffee and the slave trade.
The ruins of Saco de Cima, the Mother Church "XVIII century", the Manor of Barão do Sahy, and some mansions are highlights in the narrow streets of the Center.
Tourism
Serra and sea in full harmony are living witnesses of this paradise that is only 80 km from Rio de Janeiro. There are more than 30 islands and 100 beaches of singular beauty and crystal clear waters that reflect the green of nature.
Mangaratiba consolidates itself more and more as an excellent option of tourism, leisure, gastronomy, culture and rest. In addition to the nautical leisure Mangaratiba offers a wide range of leisure options along the sea side that coast the city in all its extension, with its imposing tropical forest, almost virgin waterfalls and rivers, abundant fauna and flora and the presence of remnants and historical landmarks that brings us back to the golden ages of Mangaratiba, the past and wealth of the Empire with the exploration of gold and coffee - 19th century.
Mangaratiba consolidates itself more and more as an excellent option of tourism, leisure, gastronomy, culture and rest. In addition to the nautical leisure Mangaratiba offers a wide range of leisure options along the sea side that coast the city in all its extension, with its imposing tropical forest, almost virgin waterfalls and rivers, abundant fauna and flora and the presence of remnants and historical landmarks that brings us back to the golden ages of Mangaratiba, the past and wealth of the Empire with the exploration of gold and coffee - 19th century.
Gastronomy
A vast menu of the best food in the area is a reality in Mangaratiba.
In addition to the usual seafood common throughout the Brazilian coast, dishes such as chicken with okra, carré and grilled chicken breast are part of the variety of dishes that can be chosen daily.
In addition to the usual seafood common throughout the Brazilian coast, dishes such as chicken with okra, carré and grilled chicken breast are part of the variety of dishes that can be chosen daily.
Weather
Mangaratiba has a tropical climate. In most of the months of the year, there is no significant rainfall in Mangaratiba.
The average annual temperature in Mangaratiba is 22.9 ° C.
The warmest month of the year is February, with an average temperature of 25.8 ° C. In July, the average temperature is 20.4 ° C, and is the lowest average temperature of the year.
Average temperatures vary throughout the year by 5.4 ° C.
The driest month is July, with 53 mm. Most precipitation falls in December, averaging 214 mm.
The precipitation difference between the driest and the wettest months is 161 mm.
The average annual temperature in Mangaratiba is 22.9 ° C.
The warmest month of the year is February, with an average temperature of 25.8 ° C. In July, the average temperature is 20.4 ° C, and is the lowest average temperature of the year.
Average temperatures vary throughout the year by 5.4 ° C.
The driest month is July, with 53 mm. Most precipitation falls in December, averaging 214 mm.
The precipitation difference between the driest and the wettest months is 161 mm.
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