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Popular places to visit

Imperial Museum featuring street scenes

Imperial Museum

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

Imperial Museum
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a garden

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
Yellow Palace showing street scenes

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

Itaipava Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Itaipava Market during your stay in Bom Sucesso.

Itaipava Market

Vale das Videiras

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

Vale das Videiras

Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava

You can enjoy retail therapy at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava during your trip to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava

Things to do

Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

P2,906
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

P25,830
per adult
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P2,870
per adult
Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P10,274
per adult
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

P3,137
per adult
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery
Private Day Trip Petrópolis with St. Peter Cathedral and Imperial Museum

Best Private Tour of Petropolis with Imperial Museum

P8,610
per adult
Best Private Tour of Petropolis with Imperial Museum
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Top hotels in Araras

Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
4 out of 5
Estrada União e Indústria, 9153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,447 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P3,447
P3,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (250 reviews)
"There's a great deal of construction going on here, but the hotel itself is wonderful."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023

Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
3 out of 5
BR-040 KM62, Itaipava, Petropolis,, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,372 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P5,372
P5,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 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 Oct 19, 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 P3,692 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P3,692
P3,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (129 reviews)
Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim.
"Pousada boa, mas o restaurante é ruim, Os travesseiros são duros."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2019

Pousada das Araras
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Pousada Chácara Aracê
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Paranhos de Oliveira 550, Petrópolis, RJ
Fully refundable
The price is P5,408 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P5,408
P5,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (45 reviews)
Pousada excelente
"Ótima pousada, agradável, com muito verde, confortável e limpa. Ótima piscina e instalações."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Pousada Chácara Aracê
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! (243 reviews)
Noisy room
"The room was so noisy and made me wake up at 6:00 am"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018

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Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
3.5 out of 5
BR 040, Km 56, Itaipava, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P2,085 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
P2,085
P2,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3.5-star spa castle in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hiding Gem Hotel in Brazil , Beautiful Historical Hotel with well trained staff. Specially thanks for property manager Roberta who gave us superb hospitality experience, Each suit has own design. We feel alike staying in between amazing nature and historical castle. Also thanks for Juliana being ..."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
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Other neighbourhoods around Araras

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Moura Brasil

While there might not be top attractions in Moura Brasil, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Barao de Maua House and Crystal Palace.

Moura Brasil
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Fazenda Inglesa

While Fazenda Inglesa isn't home to many top sights, Barao de Maua House and Bohemia Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Fazenda Inglesa
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Cascata do Imbuí

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cascata do Imbuí and surrounding area, you can visit Itaipava Market and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.

Cascata do Imbuí
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Retiro II

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Retiro II and surrounding area, you can visit Petropolis Municipal Park and Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara.

Retiro II
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Duarte da Silveira

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duarte da Silveira and surrounding area, you can visit Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery.

Duarte da Silveira
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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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