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.

Day Trip to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela

Pick-up will be at 8:30 am at your hotel in Caxias do Sul. First stop is Nova Petrópolis, where you will learn about the legacy of German immigration in Brazil and explore key attractions including Praça das Flores.

Next, you will visit Gramado to see the Black Lake, Rua Torta, Praça das Etnias, and Lago da Borges, concluding at the Vale do Quilombo viewpoint for scenic views.

Afterward, the tour moves to Canela, where you will visit the cathedral and have approximately 40 minutes of free time in the city center.

On the outskirts, you will see Caracol Falls, a 131-meter (430-foot) waterfall. Following this, you can choose to visit either the Skyglass platform or Le Jardin Lavanda Park in Gramado, with 2 hours of free time at each location.

The tour will then proceed to a chocolate factory for a demonstration of local chocolate production. After this visit, you will return to the center of Canela for an hour of free time for lunch. The return to your hotel in Caxias do Sul is scheduled for 7 pm.

Caracol Falls

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