Araras Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Vale das Videiras
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale das Videiras during your travels in Petrópolis.
Itaipava Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Itaipava Market during your stay in Bom Sucesso.
Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava during your visit to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Crystal Palace
Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.
Activities
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Wild Waters: Rio Whitewater Rafting Adventure Tour
Our pick of the best Araras Hotel Deals
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
The room was so noisy and made me wake up at 6:00 am
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2018
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
There's a great deal of construction going on here, but the hotel itself is wonderful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
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
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Pousada maravilhosa! Tudo muito limpo e os funcionarios super simpaticos!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Beautiful location the staff was excellent so welcoming will come back
Reviewed on 25 June 2025
ibis budget Petropolis
Dirty bathroom walls, grout and shower door knobs.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2022
Other neighbourhoods around Araras
Moura Brasil
When in Moura Brasil, you can plan a visit to Barao de Maua House and Crystal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Barao de Maua House and Bohemia Brewery.
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.
Retiro II
While Retiro II isn't home to many top sights, Petropolis Municipal Park and Imperial Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Duarte da Silveira
While there might not be top attractions in Duarte da Silveira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery.
Nogueira
While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Nogueira Lake and Piabanha River.
Araras Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Cheap Hotels in Albuquerque
- Historic Hotels in Albuquerque
- Ski Hotels in Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Hotels
- Andrade Costa Hotels
- Holiday Homes in Areal
- Golf Hotels in Areal
- Areal Hotels
- Belford Roxo Hotels
- Spa Hotels in Bom Sucesso
- Bom Sucesso Hotels
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Coelho da Rocha
- Coelho da Rocha Hotels
- Business Hotels in Duque de Caxias
- Duque de Caxias Hotels
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Figueira
- Freguesia Hotels
- Galeão Hotels
- Hotels near Guanabara Bay
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Itaipava
- Itaipava Hotels
- Jardim Europa Hotels
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Lote XV
- Mage Hotels
- Motels in Mage
- Villas in Mage
- Miguel Pereira Hotels
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Nogueira
- Paqueta Island Hotels
- Parque Santo Antonio Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Petrópolis
- Business Hotels in Petrópolis
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Petrópolis
- Petrópolis Hotels
- Piabetá Hotels
- Posse Hotels
- All Inclusive Hotels in Quitandinha
- Quitandinha Hotels
- Sacra Familia do Tingua Hotels
- Secretario Hotels
- Holiday Homes in Surui
- Surui Hotels
- Resort in Surui
- Business Hotels in Teresópolis
- Luxury Hotels in Teresópolis
- Teresópolis Hotels
- Três Rios Hotels
- Adults Only Hotels in Valparaíso
- Beach Hotels in Valparaíso
- Boutique Hotels in Valparaíso
- Cheap Hotels in Valparaíso
- Historic Hotels in Valparaíso
- Luxury Hotels in Valparaíso
- Valparaíso Hotels
- Vila Margarida Hotels
- Vila Sao Teodoro Hotels
- Xerem Hotels
- Areal Holidays
- Visit Belford Roxo
- Visit Cantagalo
- Familia Nabuco House
- Visit Governador Island
- Guanabara Bay
- Visit Iguaba Grande
- Visit Mage
- Visit Mangaratiba
- Visit Marica
- Visit Niteroi
- Petrópolis Holidays
- Visit Petrópolis
- Visit Quatis
- Visit Bangu
- Visit Barra da Tijuca
- Visit Cidade de Deus
- Visit Copacabana
- Visit Gamboa
- Visit Honório Gurgel
- Visit Humaitá
- Visit Icarai
- Visit Ipanema
- Visit Lapa
- Visit Leblon
- Visit Leme
- Visit Sepetiba
- Visit Vila Militar
- Visit Vila Valqueire
- Visit Rio de Janeiro
- Visit Sahy
- Visit Sana
- Visit Silva Jardim
- Yellow Palace
- Visit Zona Norte
