Petrópolis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Petrópolis
Where to stay in Petrópolis
Itaipava
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava or Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park.
Historic Center
Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and House of Princess Isabel.
Araras
If you're spending some time in Araras, Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava are top sights worth seeing.
Cascatinha
If you're spending some time in Cascatinha, Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing.
Quitandinha
Travellers like the historical sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hotel Caminhos de Itaipava
"Great staff friendly and peaceful"
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Kastel Petrópolis
"AC was phenomenal and necessary due to heavy humidity. Very nice smart tv which worked very well when the internet worked (missed 24 hours out of 4 day stay. Excellent parking option on site. Adjacent to nice mall. Walking distance to many restaurants."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
CHALÉS PRINCESA ISABEL
"Ambiente super condiz com o anunciado, estrutura muito boa para se passar uma noite em casal, vale a recomendação."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Casa Indaiá
"O atendimento da Dona Maria e seu belo cafe da manha. As instalacoes do local, sao excelentes."
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Santa Serra Itaipava
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.
Yellow Palace
Learn about the local history of Petrópolis when you take a trip to Yellow Palace. 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.
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- Crystal Palace
- Itapaiva Castle
- Imperial Museum
- Quintandinha Palace
- Bohemia Brewery
- Itaipava Market
- Serra dos Orgãos National Park
- House of Princess Isabel
- Palace of Grão-Pará
- Liberty Square
- Estacio de Sa University
- Yellow Palace
- Petropolis SENAI
- Petropolis Municipal Park
- Barao de Maua House
- Petropolis Wax Museum
- Free Flight Ramp of Simeria
- Casa da Princesa Isabel
- Armas Historicas Ferreira da Cunha Museum
- Casa De Claudio De Souza
- Piabanha River
- Casa Stefan Zweig
- Familia Nabuco House
- Nogueira Lake
- Throne of Fatima
