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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Itaipava Market

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

Itaipava Market

Activities

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Petrópolis - The imperial city

NZ$389
Per adult
Petrópolis - The imperial city
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Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

NZ$394
Per adult
Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church
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Petropolis Day Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
Petropolis Day Tour
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Petrópolis Imperial City Tour

NZ$96
Per adult
Petrópolis Imperial City Tour
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Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis

NZ$308
Per adult
Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis
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Petrópolis

NZ$97
Per adult
Petrópolis
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Our pick of the best Araras Hotel Deals

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126, Itaipava, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is NZ$68 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$68
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and Mayor Paulo Rattes ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 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
The price is NZ$108 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$108
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 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
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
Villa Itaipava Resort & Conventions
3 out of 5
BR-040 KM62, Itaipava, Petropolis,, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
The price is NZ$194 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$194
per night
14 May - 15 May
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! (45 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$93 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$93
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (206 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
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 ...
2/10 (1 review)
"A fazenda tem muito potencial, vista bonita, instalação do quarto nova. Mas: Não tem recepção adequada e muito menos física após 17:00h Segurança do local inexistente Sem apoio ao cliente após 17:00 Mal iluminado dentro da propriedade Café da manhã fraco e com pão velho Não trocam roupa de cama"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2022

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Hotel Fazenda Vale Imperial
Pousada Chácara Aracê
Pousada Chácara Aracê
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Paranhos de Oliveira 550, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is NZ$168 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$168
per night
14 May - 15 May
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! (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
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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 Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava.

Itaipava

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