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

We'll pick you up at 8:30 am at your hotel in Caxias do Sul and head south towards three of the most beautiful cities in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The first stop will be in Nova Petrópolis, a picturesque town where we'll learn about the legacy of German immigration in Brazil. We'll take a sightseeing tour to see main points of interest, such as the Praça das Flores.

Continuing to Gramado, we will view the Black Lake, Rua Torta, Praça das Etnias, and Lago da Borges before heading to the Vale do Quilombo viewpoint for scenic views.

Next, we proceed to Canela, where we'll visit the cathedral and have 40 minutes of free time in the city center.

We will see the Caracol Falls, an impressive 131-meter (430-foot) waterfall. After 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.

We will regroup and visit a chocolate factory to learn about local cocoa products. Afterward, you’ll have an hour of free time for lunch in the center of Canela before we 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.