Guapimirim (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡwɐpimiˈɾĩ], from Tupi 'little spring', guapi 'spring', mirim 'little'), is municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro around 50 km(31 miles) from its state capital, the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Its in a region known as Baixada Fluminense and the Greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.

The municipality is in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range where its most famous tourist attraction, the Dedo de Deus, is located.

[2] The municipality contains part of the Central Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Mosaic, created in 2006.

[3] It held 24% of the 4,920-hectare (12,200-acre) Paraíso Ecological Station, created in 1987 and now integrated into the Três Picos State Park.