Araras Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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.

Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava

Activities

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Petrópolis

AU$90
Per adult
Petrópolis
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Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

AU$79
Per adult
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery
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Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

AU$821
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

AU$58
Per adult
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City
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Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

AU$268
Per adult
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Petropolis Full Day Private Tour: Imperial City

AU$420
Per adult
Petropolis Full Day Private Tour: Imperial City
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Our pick of the best Araras Hotel Deals

Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
3 out of 5
BR-040 KM62, Itaipava, Petropolis,, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$142 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 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
Pousada das Araras
Pousada das Araras
3 out of 5
4570 Estrada Bernardo Coutinho, Araras, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$88 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim.
"Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim, Os travesseiros são duros."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2019

Pousada das Araras
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
4 out of 5
Estrada União e Indústria, 9153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$101 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 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
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126, Itaipava, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
Noisy room
"The room was so noisy and made me wake up at 6:00 am"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2018

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Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Pousada Chácara Aracê
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Paranhos de Oliveira 550, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Vale das Videiras and Itaipava Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Impecável
"A Pousada é maravilhosa!! Cama, banheiro, restaurante, área externa, tudo impecável!!"

Reviewed on 15 Sep. 2024

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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 WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Castelo ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
Muito agradável
"Fomos para comemorar o aniversário de um ano da minha filha e foi maravilhoso! O espaço é muito agradável, a equipe é muito atenciosa, o quarto é muito confortável e tem muitos animais para interagir, o que é ótimo pra criança. O único ponto que não é tão bom é a distância, pois não há restaurantes ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2024

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Hotel Fazenda Vale Imperial
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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 Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava 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 Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.

Itaipava

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