Top Things to do in Serra Gaucha
The 10 Best Water & Amusement Parks in Serra Gaucha, State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS)
Discover the best top things to do in Serra Gaucha, Brazil including Mundo a Vapor, Parque Terra Magica Florybal, Big Land, Esculturas Parque Pedras do Silencio, Exceed Experience Park, Alpen Park, Parque Gaucho, Snowland, Aldeia do Papai Noel, Parque Tematico Mundo Gelado.
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1. Mundo a Vapor
Overall Ratings
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).
2. Parque Terra Magica Florybal
3. Big Land
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Parque temático com atrações gigantes e interativas para todas as idades. Um ambiente alegre, lúdico e encantador, que proporciona muitas experiências e momentos de convivência e diversão em família. Inauguração em 30 de janeiro de 2020 na Estação Campos de Canella.
4. Esculturas Parque Pedras do Silencio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
Tells the history and culture of German immigration of Nova Petropolis, through the beauty of stone carving. Arranged in a composition of native vegetation and landscaping, the sculptures represent the professions, customs and traditions and also the faces of many imigrants that lived here in the begining of the city. Faça uma Imersão Virtual 360 graus! Disponível em óculos VR https://envisite.net/vtour/pt/co25rs/frame Compartilhe no whatsapp e facebook
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel - San Antonio de Pereira, Colombia
Our first visit to the "Park of the Silent Stone Statues" went straight to the heart!Neither my wife nor I have ever seen an art exhibition like the sandstone statues that silently tell the story of the German immigrants who fled war-torn Europe 150 - 200 years ago. The park is simply amazing! As a German-American son of a German immigrant, the story told by the silent statues cause me to get a lump in my throat. Our guide, Diego, got us oriented and started down the trail of Brazilian-German history. He did an excellent job fielding our many questions. The park recently opened its gates in 2012. The park is the brainchild of a Brazilian-German stalwart in the Nova Petropolis community by the name of Valmor Heckler. Mr. Heckler's ancestors settled in the beautiful countryside just east of the town 5 generations ago. The Heckler Family has been there ever since. I was fortunate enough to chat with Valmor. We chatted in German, and he recounted the story of his family, the trials and tribulations of the German immigrants as well as their successes and triumphs in the New World. Our new friend and guide, Diego, is planning travel to the home of his ancestors to study German. We wish him the best of luck, and know he will succeed in his endeavors. The park consists of several acres of well-manicured property. Mr. Heckler commissioned a pair of local artists who sculpted the silent story in sandstone giving the stone images a rich, dignified presence throughout the park. Upon entering the park, Diego had my wife and I pose on the "Mom and Pop" statue with cut-outs for the heads of the park's guests. We then proceeded down the trail to the first group of statues which told the collective story of the German immigrants who left Europe because of the Napoleonic Wars and its aftermath. The statues answer the questions of Who? What? Why? Where? and When? The one image which really got to us was a family splitting up and saying good-bye to each other before the long voyage to South America. It's obvious that the artists crafted their statues with hearts full of empathy and admiration gor the immigrants. The second grouping of statues represent the various craftsmen and professionals who got the early settlements started, developed them and created the cornerstone of modern business and industry in Riogrande do Sul. The third collection of statures depict the various leaders of agriculture, education, government, business and science who left an indelible mark on the region. Once leaving the "Hall of Fame"....the trail leads you to an open area of the park. The statues here depict the everyday life of the German immigrants including their mutually beneficial relationship with the indigenous populations, work, recreation, devotion and of course, the Family. As the walking tour comes to an end, an 18-foot high statue of the German Family sends you on your way. On our way out of the park, we stopped in a barn-like structure to view a large collection of antique accordions from abroad and local craftsmen. I left Esculturas Parque Pedras do Silencio even prouder of my German heritage than when I went in. Please put this park on your bucket list of things to do on your Romantic Route "bucket list." I highly recommend it! Even though we took 4 hours to tour the park, 2-3 hours would do for most people.
5. Exceed Experience Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
O primeiro parque de experiências com simuladores ultrarrealistas. Simuladores mais modernos do mundo: montanha russa, Ferrari da Fórmula 1, Avião Caça Militar, Porsche e Mercedes na pista da Stock Car. E ainda: Viagem pelo mundo no Trenó do Papai Noel e ainda vá de copiloto numa corrida de Ferrari na pista da Fórmula Indy.
6. Alpen Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,881 reviews
Small park with attractions for the whole family. Beautiful view of the valley and lots of nature. Alpine Coaster, roller coaster, 4D Movies, 5D interactive game, simulators, free fall tower, bumper cars, tree climbing, zip lines and ATV, besides others. Free access to the park. Parking R$ 12.00
7. Parque Gaucho
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,381 reviews
The Gaucho Park is the only theme park in the world that rescues the formation and evolution of the Gaucho, his uses and habits. The Park has a complete infrastructure for culture, gastronomy and leisure. In an area of 120 thousand square meters, the Park has the Gaucho Memorial, Thematic restaurant (Pulperia), Taming Arena, creole animals rescue program, Galpao mirim (a playful space that teaches Gaucho traditions, especially for children), herbarium and organic garden, area for cowboy work presentations. Another attraction of the venture is the Gaucho City, the interactive thematic space presents the main types of housing in the deep pampa during the eighteenth century.
8. Snowland
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21,249 reviews
9. Aldeia do Papai Noel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7,933 reviews
Um Aviso Importante É hora de unir as forças. Frear a expansão do Covid-19 é um compromisso de todos. Por isso, a partir do dia 21/03/2020, a Aldeia do Papai Noel fecha as portas temporariamente . Papai Noel e seus ajudantes permanecerão em casa, seguindo as orientações de saúde pública, até que passe esse momento difícil. Fazemos isso em respeito à saúde se nossos visitantes e colaboradores. Até breve!
