Tour starts in Volta Redonda

 

Conservatória is a small colonial city, founded in the 18th century and located about 150km north-east of Rio de Janeiro. The city was able to grow and prosper thanks to the coffee production in the area. Conservatória is nicknamed "terra da Seresta" (land of Serenades) as on Fridays and Saturdays small groups of musicians roam the streets of the city playing serenade music, a tratition that started back in the 1930s. A number of reminders of colonial times are scattered around the city, like the old steamlocomotive and a tunnel and former aquaduct, both built by slaves.  

 

Conservatória is also well known by Ufologists all around the world for the alleged UFO spottings over the nearby Serra da Beleza. 

 

Duration: 1/2 day (4-5 hours) - Can be done in Combination with a visit of the Santa Clara Fazenda

 

Price: 250 R$ per person (minimum 3 people)

Included: Transport and guiding services

 

IMPORTANT: The price includes pickup and drop off in Volta redonda - RJ, a 2 hr bus ride from Rio de Janeiro. In order to do this hike, it is recommended to travel  to Volta Redonda (Bus is 40-50R$ one way) the evening before the trip and spend the night in a pousada (about 80R$ pp).

 

Buses from Rio de Janeiro or Barra da Tijuca to Volta Redonda are frequent, and the buses are comfortable, with airco and some even with WiFi. The company is called "Cidade do Aço". Click here to check their timetable

 

It is also possible to do the trip in one day from Rio de Janeiro. This would mean a very early start (05:00h) and a late return (20:00-21:00 depending on traffic). The price for a one day trip would be 550R$ pp.