With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Juiz de Fora, 25 miles away, has to offer. Halfeld Park, Lajinha Park and Mariano Procopio Museum alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Nova Friburgo is another wonderful option. It’s 45 miles away and has a variety of fascinating things to do. Nova Friburgo Cable Car, Eduardo Guinle Stadium and President Getúlio Vargas Square are just the start.