Top Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Sul
Top Hotels in State of Rio Grande do Sul
What to do and see in State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil including Vale dos Vinhedos, Parque Estadual do Caracol, Guaiba Lake (River), Torres Beach, Lago Negro, Museu de Ciencias e Tecnologia da PUCRS, Labirinto Verde, Mundo a Vapor, Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, Parque Aldeia do Imigrante.
Restaurants in State of Rio Grande do Sul
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. Guaiba Lake (River)
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4.5 based on 3,683 reviews
Lake Guaiba receives the water of Jacui River, Cai River, Sinos River and Gravatai River.
Reviewed By aldovalentim - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Is the city charm, the Guaiba lake is the life of Porto Alegre City that transform Porto Alegre the singular place at south of Brasil. The sunset is the best :)
4. Torres Beach
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4.5 based on 935 reviews
Brazil's Southern State of Rio Grande do Sul has a few beaches to mention. Above all, there is the Praia de Torres (Torres Beach), in the north of the State. This beach is even a Post Card of the Rio Grande do Sul for it is well known because of it cliffs. However, these beaches are less visited by foreigners.
5. Lago Negro
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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. Museu de Ciencias e Tecnologia da PUCRS
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4.5 based on 4,470 reviews
Closed of 01/21/2019 to 03/06/2019. The mission of the Museum of Science and Technology, based on the institutional principles of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, is to generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge through its collections and exhibitions, contributing to the development of science, education and culture. The performance of the Museum as a channel for the diffusion of knowledge takes place through its exhibitions. Elaborated to awaken the curiosity and the taste for the sciences, they value the participation of the visitor who, when engaging in unusual and playful experiences, becomes the protagonist of their own learning. With interactive experiments and thematic exhibitions, the Museum is a unique space, full of fun and unusual experiences for visitors of all ages. Discount for teachers and students only in the purchase at the museum
Reviewed By ClaudioRobertoS - San Pedro Sula, Honduras
This is an university, is good for studying but no to visit for tourism o making business. I don't recomend it to visit.
7. 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.
8. 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).
9. Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
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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
10. 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.
