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What to do and see in Serra Gaucha, State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Serra Gaucha, Brazil including Fortaleza Canyon, Vale dos Vinhedos, Vinicola Torcello, Parque Estadual do Caracol, Lago Negro, Itaimbezinho Canyon, Mundo a Vapor, Labirinto Verde, Parque Aldeia do Imigrante, Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes.
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1. Fortaleza Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,050 reviews
Reviewed By Berenice196700 - Divonne-les-Bains, France
Cambará do Sul Visit to Canyons Fortaleza and Itaimbezinho 740459726 Absolutely beautiful – breath-taking. It is really worth walking up to the very top, both at Fortaleza and Itaimbezinho. However, about 10 days ago there was a terrible accident at the top of Canyon Fortaleza: a buffalo attacked a group of tourists hurting seriously two ladies (the other managed to flee). Therefore, I would not advise going there until there is reassurance from the park administrators that measures were taken to prevent this situation from ever happening again. Moreover, I do not advise to take young children as there as many dangerous cliffs.
2. Vale dos Vinhedos
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5.0 based on 2,407 reviews
Vale dos Vinhedos, named after the valleys covered with vineyards and scenic landscapes featuring different shades in each of the four seasons, Vale dos Vinhedos enchants by the hospitality of the local residents combined with the high quality of the tourism technology and infrastructure offered. Along this lovely route, you can visit small farms, family and internationally renowned wineries, hotels, restaurants, art studios, store selling cheese, gourmet and homemade jams and confectionary.Vale dos Vinhedos wines are the only in Brazil to hold the Designation of Origin (DO).
3. Vinicola Torcello
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5.0 based on 1,833 reviews
Nascemos para consolidar o trabalho na viticultura em produtos nobres, os quais para serem elaborados, contam com as características únicas do Vale dos Vinhedos e tecnologias disponíveis para extrair o melhor da matéria-prima. A escolha do nome Torcello é uma homenagem a uma pequena ilha italiana próxima a Veneza. Já a escolha do símbolo da Vinícola, Leão Alado de São Marcos, deu-se pelo fato de o Leão representar proteção. Dessa forma, o símbolo remete a proteção do Leão Alado sobre os vinhos por nós elaborados. Nossos vinhos, espumantes e suco são elaborados em pequena escala, buscando sempre a qualidade dos rótulos em detrimento da quantidade. Venha nos fazer uma visita. Será um prazer imenso te receber!
4. Parque Estadual do Caracol
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4.5 based on 12,689 reviews
Reviewed By V1031VFnicoleb - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apparently this site is normally overrun with tourists (one observation platform had a max capacity of 75!) We went in the middle of the week and it was extremely peaceful. Beautiful falls, well-marked paths, lots of signage (with some English). 50 reals for the family. Walking is very easy, but we didn't do the 700 step drop to the bottom. Glad we got to enjoy it ourselves.
5. Lago Negro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34,162 reviews
Reviewed By Xonin - Piracicaba, Brazil
Beautiful nature. Nice to walk around. Buy souvenirs and shirts. Water bike rides. An electric car for people with walking difficulties.
6. Itaimbezinho Canyon
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4.5 based on 2,342 reviews
Reviewed By 36evanh - Istanbul, Turkey
Beautiful deep canyon carved into the edge of the plateau. It is a fairly rough dirt road leading from Cambara do Sul to the canyon, I arrived in Cambara too late in the morning to catch the (only?) bus that goes to the canyon, but I was very quickly picked up hitchhiking by some very kind locals. The short hike around the Northeastern tip of the canyon proved some nice viewpoints to see the canyon and waterfalls spilling into it. Unfortunately I did not have time to hike further around the Southwestern elbow of the canyon. All things considered, it is worth the trip, but would probably recommend renting a car, and seeing both this and the Fortaleza Canyon in the same day.
7. Mundo a Vapor
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4.5 based on 7,542 reviews
Reviewed By DanielBrasilia - Brasilia, Brazil
From the imposing recreation of a very unusual train accident at the entrance, one would think this is just a train musuem. And though trains do play a special part in the attractions inside, it's a bit more than that. A young man in the 1950's started a hobby of recreating vapour-powered machines - and over time these were put in model settings representing several locations around the world which had influence in the history of energy generation. The guides/monitors, who are necessary for the visitors to get the full jist, are continously available, including some who lead English or Spanish-speaking groups. It's a brief, but truly educational and enjoyable tour. By the way, the machines are in working order and one, for example, creates paper for the visitors to take home as a memento. There are nice spaces for kids to experiment - not quite on the level of kids' museums in the US, but for Brazilian standards, above average. There is a simple train ride, which will be upgraded; the current one really is aged and though adults and kids go on it, it's more like a kiddie-ride. It's the only outside activity. Something else that will be improved is the lovely train model - which shows how one would have traveled by that form of transportation from the capital Porto Alegre to Canela (unfortunately, train transportation fell out of favor in Brazil in the 1950s). Currently, the trains aren't doing the rounds that fascinate kids and adults alike. We also enjoyed taking a family picture in the "historical photo" area. And the souvenir store actually had really reasonable prices, as it was doing a post-Christmas sale. All in all, a really worthwhile attraction to visit while you're in Gramado and Canela. Disclaimer: I know the current operations manager, who invited us. But we noticed the prices were not exorbitant at all (if you're a student, R$ 20).
8. Labirinto Verde
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4.5 based on 3,279 reviews
Reviewed By EXNYER001
Located in a central park, this is a great way to walk off lunch. There are souvenir shops and a covered area here as well. This park is also a stop for tour buses.
9. Parque Aldeia do Imigrante
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4.5 based on 2,159 reviews
The Park is the most prominent tourist attraction in the city. It was created to rescue and preserve the historic past of the immigrants who settled this region, predominantly German immigration.The park is divided into two spaces, the first being the Bavarian Village and according to the Historical Village, where we find a representation of the history of the first immigrants shaped Living Museum.
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel - San Antonio de Pereira, Colombia
Parque Aldeia do Imigrante is a tribute to the brave, perseverant German immigrants who settled in this faraway land almost 200 years ago. The park not only keeps the German spirit alive, but serves as an encapsulated sample of German culture in Brazil. The entrance to the park fronts on Hwy RS-235 in the town of Nova Petropolis. The park is an easy 1 1/2 - 2 hour ride from Porto Alegre. My wife and I toured the park towards the end of the day. Unfortunately, our time was compressed, and we were not able to see all that this wonderful park has to offer. Parque Aldeia is perfect blend of nature, culture and history. Upon entering, we followed the sound of a live traditional German band playing under the shelter of an outdoor pavillion and outdoor cafe. Various German Brazilian couples were out on the dance floor enjoying themselves. As much as we would have enjoyed spending time with this lively crowd, we pressed on to see as much of the park as we could before it closed. Further on the trail, my wife and I descended to an idyllic lake with swan-shaped pedal boats. We continued up a trail to the old German village... which is comprised of various buildings "borrowed" from various small towns throughout the "Romantic Route."... including a church, school, bank and various other structures. I was surprised to see a model of the famous Wartburg (where Luther translated the Bible into German). My only regret is that we did not have time to enjoy all that Parque Aldeia has to offer. But, we are coming back soon to spend a couple of weeks in the Nova Petropolis area. A picnic at the park is on our agenda. The park is operated and maintained by the muncipal government. Entrance is a modest 18 Reales. One word of warning, though. Make sure you keep an eye on your metered parking, The attendants are quick on the draw. My wife and I parked about a block away from the park, but the municipal parking fee machine was another 100 yards away. We purchased time, but when we returned with our paid ticket, a notice of violation was stuck under the wiper. I managed to convince the young man that I had no intention of being a scofflaw and showed him my paid parking ticket.
10. Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,261 reviews
Reviewed By sherlyc2019 - Vancouver, Canada
IT WAS NICE church AND truly beautiful. My FRIENDS and I attended a service thereafter our visit. The priests were very kind and tried to make visitors comfortable. WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND IT. WE REALLY ENJOY IT
