Oswaldo Cruz Travel Guide
Petrópolis
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Popular places to visit
Crystal Palace
You can find out about the history of Petrópolis with a trip to Crystal Palace. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara is just one of the places to see in Petrópolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
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.
Itapaiva Castle
Find out about the history of Petrópolis when you spend time at Itapaiva Castle. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.
Quintandinha Palace
You can find out about the history of Petrópolis when you stop by Quintandinha Palace. Amble around the area's rainforest or experience its museums.
Top hotels in Oswaldo Cruz
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Kastel Petrópolis
Hotel Petropolis Inn
Friendly staff, clean amenities and excellent location
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
The staff was super helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautiful. The breakfast was excellent. Valet parking was included and was very convenient. The location was right in downtown and had easy access to food, shopping, and tourist spots.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Bomtempo Itaipava
Hotel Vila Bavaria
This property urgently needs a renovation in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Everything is very old and have mold in the room and bathroom. The towels are extremely old, like the sheets that barely cover the mattresses, not to mention that if you don't know Rio de Janeiro, this property is very far from ...
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2022
Other neighbourhoods around Oswaldo Cruz
Valparaíso
While Valparaíso may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like House of Santos Dumont Museum and Bohemia Brewery.
Villa Militar
Though Villa Militar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Stefan Zweig and Quintandinha Palace.
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.
Quarteirão Ingelheim
While visiting Quarteirão Ingelheim, you might make a stop by sights like Carvalho's Solarium and Piabanha River.
Bingen
While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alto da Serra
While Alto da Serra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa do Colono Alemao and Casa Stefan Zweig.
