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, you cannot miss this excursion to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado and Canela, three of the most beautiful towns in Rio Grande do Sul.

Day Trip to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela

Pick-up is at 8:30 am at your hotel in Caxias do Sul. We will travel south to the towns of Nova Petrópolis, Gramado, and Canela.

The trip starts in Nova Petrópolis, where we will explore the legacy of German immigration and visit points of interest, including the Praça das Flores.

Next, we will continue to Gramado, visiting the Black Lake, Rua Torta, Praça das Etnias, and Lago da Borges. We will also visit the Vale do Quilombo viewpoint for scenic views.

Then we head to Canela to visit the cathedral and the main shopping streets, with approximately 40 minutes of free time. We will then view the Caracol Falls, a 131-meter (430-foot) waterfall. Afterward, you can choose between visiting the Skyglass platform or Le Jardin Lavanda Park in Gramado, each with 2 hours of free time to explore.

We will then visit a chocolate factory followed by an hour of free time for lunch in the center of Canela. We will return to your hotel in Caxias do Sul by 7 pm.

Caracol Falls

Until March 1, 2025, Caracol Falls will be closed. Instead, you will visit the Castelinho da Familia Franzen or the Aerial Cable Car.