Araras Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Liberty Square
After visiting Liberty Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
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.
Vale das Videiras
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale das Videiras during your travels in Petrópolis.
Activities
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
Our pick of the best Araras Hotel Deals
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
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
Hotel Granja Brasil Resort
Pousada das Araras
Pousada Chácara Aracê
A pousada é muito bonita e as instalações são excelentes! A Márcia e toda equipe são atenciosos e gentis com os hóspedes o que torna a experiência bastante agradável.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Other neighbourhoods around Araras
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.
Moura Brasil
When in Moura Brasil, you can plan a visit to Crystal Palace and Bohemia Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Vargem Grande
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Vale das Videiras while you're exploring Vargem Grande and the larger area.
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.
Quarteirão Ingelheim
While visiting Quarteirão Ingelheim, you might make a stop by sights like Carvalho's Solarium and Piabanha River.
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