Itaipava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with a large arched entrance, pointed towers, and a banner reading 'CASILLO DE ITAPA.'
A historic stone castle with two towers, a grand entrance, and ivy-covered walls.
A castle-like building with a sign reading 'CASILLO DE ITAPAVA' and a large wooden gate.
A historic castle with two towers, a large entrance, and surrounding greenery.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a village with houses on the slopes, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Itaipava attractions

Itapaiva Castle

8.6/10 (74 reviews)
Find out about the history of Petrópolis when you spend time at Itapaiva Castle. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.
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Activities

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

NZ$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Tree-lined stream leading to the Cathedral of Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

NZ$151
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

NZ$96
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

NZ$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
City Tour Petropolis

Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

NZ$116
per adult
Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

NZ$75
per adult
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
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Our pick of the best Itaipava Hotel Deals

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia

3.5 out of 5
BR 040, Km 56 Petrópolis RJ
The price is NZ$76 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$76
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"Everything considered, it was a very very good place to stay for 3 nights. My only small complaint is that the place is kind of in the middle of nowhere, and outside of the hotel itself, there is little or nothing to do."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Estrada Correia da Veiga, 873 Petrópolis RJ
The price is NZ$67 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$67
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Uniao Industria, 10126 Petrópolis RJ
The price is NZ$74 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$74
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal ...
8.2/10 Very good! (377 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
Wood House

Wood House

2.5 out of 5
R. Crescêncio Costa 125 Petrópolis RJ
The price is NZ$94 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$94
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park ...
6.4/10 (240 reviews)
"Pior pousada que já me hospedei,não recomendo."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Wood House
Pousada Tankamana

Pousada Tankamana

4 out of 5
Est. Júlio Capua, 0 Petrópolis RJ
The price is NZ$408 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$408
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Itapaiva Castle and Centro Cultural ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Tankaman. We stayed at the Cabin with Spa inside and what a treat! Beautiful property, with natural swimming pool, steam sauna, "ufuro", etc. The staff is very well trained and available to pretty much do anything you want after a short phone call of WhatsApp ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Pousada Tankamana
Ninho da Arara

Ninho da Arara

2.5 out of 5
Rod. Philuvio Cerqueira Rodrigues Petrópolis Rio de Janeiro
The price is NZ$178 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$178
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park and Shopping ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"Atendimento muito bom e muito atencioso...nossa estadia foi maravilhosa e adoramos a atenção nos detalhes para nós...indico com certeza.. Voltaremos sempre"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Ninho da Arara
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Our guide on where to stay in Itaipava

Find the best Itaipava areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pink and white building with arched windows and a stone entrance.

Historic Center

Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace.

A mountain range with clouds at sunset.

Araras

If you're spending some time in Araras, Itaipava Market and Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park are top sights worth seeing.

A brick building labeled 'NOGUEIRA' with a train track in front.

Nogueira

While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Cultural Estação Nogueira and Nogueira Lake.

A mountain range with a prominent peak, surrounded by clouds and vegetation.

Corrêas

If you're spending some time in Corrêas, Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Morro do Mata Porcos are top sights worth seeing.

A large castle with a lake in front, surrounded by greenery and hills.

Quitandinha

Travellers like the historical sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Itaipava Travel Guide

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