Araras Travel Guide

Petrópolis

Popular places to visit

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Imperial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Imperial Museum
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Vale do Cuiabá

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale do Cuiabá during your travels in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Vale do Cuiabá
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Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
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Yellow Palace

Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.

Yellow Palace
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Vale das Videiras

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale das Videiras during your travels in Petrópolis.

Vale das Videiras
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Itaipava Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Itaipava Market during your stay in Bom Sucesso.

Itaipava Market

Things to do

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Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

฿8,552
Per adult
Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church
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Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

฿6,326
Per adult
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

฿19,382
Per adult
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
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Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

฿1,568
Per adult
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City
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Experience the Grandeur of Petropolis on a Private Tour

฿4,405
Per adult
Experience the Grandeur of Petropolis on a Private Tour
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Serra dos Orgaos National Park – EcoTour

฿9,198
Per adult
Serra dos Orgaos National Park – EcoTour
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Top hotels in Araras

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126, Itaipava, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is ฿1,539 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿1,539
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and Mayor Paulo Rattes ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Noisy room
"The room was so noisy and made me wake up at 6:00 am"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2018

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Pousada das Araras
Pousada das Araras
3 out of 5
4570 Estrada Bernardo Coutinho, Araras, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim.
"Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim, Os travesseiros são duros."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2019

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Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
3 out of 5
BR-040 KM62, Itaipava, Petropolis,, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,626 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,626
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Room is spacious king size bed but two single beds together. Breakfast is very good, internet not so good, had to go out of the room to connect. Good restaurant with good dining options, outside area of the hotel is nice"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2022

Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
4 out of 5
Estrada União e Indústria, 9153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is ฿2,327 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿2,327
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"There's a great deal of construction going on here, but the hotel itself is wonderful."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023

Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Pousada Chácara Aracê
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Paranhos de Oliveira 550, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿3,477
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Vale das Videiras and Itaipava Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
experiência maravilhosa!
"O lugar é lindo! Já que chegamos, de cara nos sentimos encantados pela natureza ao redor. Fomos muito bem recebidos pela Marciae novamente nos encantamos quando conhecemos as instalações: tudo impecavelmente limpo e de muito bom gosto. Também, o Café da manhã é muito bom (teve entre outras delícias, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2024

Pousada Chácara Aracê
Hotel Fazenda Vale Imperial
Hotel Fazenda Vale Imperial
3 out of 5
Estr. Retiro das Pedras, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly farm stay in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Castelo ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
Excelente
"Hotel Fazenda muito bonito, com chalés novos e bem cuidados. Muitos animais bem cuidados para ver com as crianças: coelho, cabra, porcos, cavalo, boi, bezerro, cavalo, galinhas, pavão, arara, papagaio, etc. Ótima estrutura para grupos, com quadras, campo de futebol. Atendimento nota 10. Café da manhã ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Araras

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Moura Brasil

While visiting Moura Brasil, you might make a stop by sights like Tinguá Biological Reserve and Piabanha River.

Moura Brasil
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Fazenda Inglesa

While Fazenda Inglesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bohemia Brewery and Crystal Palace.

Fazenda Inglesa
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Cascata do Imbuí

Cascata do Imbuí might not have many top sights, but Itaipava Market and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cascata do Imbuí
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Vargem Grande

You might make a stop by Tinguá Biological Reserve while you're exploring Vargem Grande.

Vargem Grande
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Nogueira

While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Nogueira Lake and Piabanha River.

Nogueira
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Itaipava

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Castelo de Itaipava or Vale do Cuiabá.

Itaipava

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