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Tourist Circuits

Taquaril Circuit
The Taquaril region boasts unique enthralling beauty.
It is located in the Pedro do Rio district at about 19 miles from Petrópolis and 9.5 miles from Itaipava.

Range and Valley Circuit
Itaipava is a much sought-after Petrópolis district owing to the host of alternative attractions hidden in its valleys and side roads. It is celebrated for the gastronomic excellence, charm and peace and quiet of its myriad hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, its shops, ecotourism, art and handicraft.

Route 22 Circuit – Araras/Videiras
Conveniently accessible through the Juiz de Fora – Rio de Janeiro BR-040 Highway, at kilometer 65, this 13.7 mile stretch in the region of Araras and Videiras has pleasant surprises in store for visitors.

Events Calendar - July

07/01 through 07/29 – Petrópolis Winter Festival (concerts, a plethora of cultural events, shows and workshops; in partnership with the Petrópolis City Administration, Dell’Arte Cultural Solutions Agency and the Social Service of Commerce (SESC-Rio).

07/17 through 07/22 – 13th National Conference of the Brazilian Boy Choir – at different venues (concerts and seminars).