Day Trip to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela

If you're in Caxias do Sul and want to explore the German legacy of the region, consider this excursion to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela, notable towns in Rio Grande do Sul.

Day Trip to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela

Pick-up will occur at 8:30 am at your hotel in Caxias do Sul, heading towards Nova Petrópolis. Here, you will learn about the legacy of German immigration with a sightseeing tour, including the Praça das Flores.

Next, you will visit Gramado to enjoy the natural surroundings, including the Black Lake, Rua Torta, Praça das Etnias, and Lago da Borges. A visit to the Vale do Quilombo viewpoint is included for scenic views.

You will then proceed to Canela, where you'll visit the cathedral and have approximately 40 minutes of free time in the city center. Following this, you will explore the outskirts of Canela to see Caracol Falls, a 131-meter waterfall. Afterward, you can choose to visit either the Skyglass platform or Le Jardin Lavanda Park in Gramado, with 2 hours of free time at either location.

The tour will then include a visit to a chocolate factory to observe cocoa production. After this visit, you will return to the center of Canela, where you will have an hour of free time for lunch, before returning to your hotel in Caxias do Sul by 7 pm.

Caracol Falls

Caracol Falls will be closed until March 1, 2025; alternatives include visiting the Castelinho da Familia Franzen or the Aerial Cable Car.