Location: Aparecida
Top Things to do in Aparecida
The 10 Best Things to Do in Aparecida, Brazil
Aparecida is a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo. It is located in the fertile valley of the River Paraíba do Sul on the southern (right) bank. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 36,217 (2015 est.) in an area of 121.08 km². The municipality is sometimes referred as Aparecida do Norte.
Restaurants in Aparecida
1. National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By fijomo - Dusseldorf, Germany
This Cathedral plays an important role in the history of Brazil, because Brazil is (still) the biggest Catholic community on earth. Since three fishermen found the small statue of "Nossa Senhora da Aparecida" in 1717, the village developed into a big Center of pilgrimage. Today 8 million people visit the sanctuary every year.
The new Cathedral is the second largest Catholic Church on earth and was officially inaugurated 1980 by Pope John Paul II.
Everything is organised perfectly -
From the huge parking lots, over the information points, the queuing
in front of the statue of Our Lady up to the several other chapels, where you can either pray, give your promises or light your candle. Fortunately we had no queue, and the situation there was impressive. The light inside the Cathedral is beautiful, cause of the big colourful glass windows.
Even Non Catholics will be impressed.
2. Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By GuiParreira - Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP
It is a usual church, but is quieter than the more famous basilica. there is a square in front of the church with lots of stands.
3. Memorial da Devocao Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By Sim0naVAL - Prague, Czech Republic
It is very small museum with mainly saint statuette and some archeological things. All legends are in Portugese so if you can´t speak it won´t give you any info ....
4. Sala das Promessas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
5. Morro Do Presepio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 404 reviews
Reviewed By Stevanus S
The small hill contains multiple statues depicting selected parts of Jesus's life. Believers are encouraged to take a walk to relive these parts, although the write-ups are in Portuguese. Otherwise a 15-to-30-minute walk to admire the worksmanship of the sculpter will suffice for this place.
6. Passarela da Fe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By Dulcinea D - Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Essa passarela da acesso da basilica ao centro da cidade ,pude presenciar momentos expressivos fé , pessoas "camingando' ajoelhadas, muita emoção!
7. Bontur - Bondinhos Aereos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 787 reviews
Reviewed By Rodrigo X - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
The best ride that you gonna take. The lift is around 5 minutes - and it comes from the Church to the top of a Hill in front of the church - spectacular view.
8. Capela da Ressurreicao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By ricardocores - Sao Paulo, SP
Local sagrado e de fé onde ficam enterrados bispos que atuaram no Santuário.
Muito organizado e limpo... vale a visita rápida...
9. Capela das Velas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By Stevanus S
Any Catholics who visits the Basilica are really encouraged to stop by with a candle (available for purchase there) or two and offer up prayers/wishes. It was a very solemn and prayerful place, with a cross hanging in the middle and thousands of candles lit up. Even if you are not a believer, to stop by to observe and immerse yourself in the atmosphere.
10. Teleferico Aparecida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
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