Pelotas Guided Tour
On this guided tour of Pelotas, we'll explore the historical heritage of this city in Rio Grande do Sul, also known as the Princess of the South. Pelotas Guided Tour. We will meet at 10 am at Plaza Coronel Pedro Osório, located in the heart of...
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On this guided tour of Pelotas, we'll explore the historical heritage of this city in Rio Grande do Sul, also known as the Princess of the South.
Pelotas Guided Tour
We will meet at 10 am at Plaza Coronel Pedro Osório, located in the heart of Pelotas. This tour will delve into the city's origins in 1758, focusing on its close relationship with salt, a highly valued commodity. We will discuss the charqueadas, where salt was extracted along the Canal São Gonçalo.
As we walk through the historic center, we'll uncover why Pelotas has earned the title of Princess of the South and its rise to economic significance in the region. The impressive Portuguese mansions lining the streets serve as evidence of the city's affluent past.
We will conclude the guided tour at 12 pm noon.
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Included
- Spanish or Portuguese–speaking guide
- Traditional sweet tasting
