Araras Travel Guide
Petrópolis
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.
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.
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.
Vale das Videiras
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale das Videiras during your travels in Petrópolis.
Top hotels in Araras
Kastel Itaipava Centro Hotel
"Good location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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
"Rooms are basic but clean. Breakfast is good but even on weekends closes at 10:00AM. Staff mostly speaks Portuguese only but are very helpful. Toilet amenities are barely basic. Few slivers of soap bars is just pathetic. Tiny Shampoo/Conditioner mix. No facial tissues anywhere in the room. The room ..."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Pousada Chácara Aracê
"Tudo estava impecável no Chácara do Aracê. Nos sentimos muito confortáveis. Hotel lindo em cada detalhe, em cada canto. A equipe de um carinho com agente poucas vezes visto. Estávamos em 2 casais e ficamos deslumbrados...Já estou marcando nova viagem com outro grupo de amigos... Recomendo a todos ..."
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Pousada das Araras
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 Palace of Grão-Pará are some notable places to visit nearby.
Duarte da Silveira
While there might not be top attractions in Duarte da Silveira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery.
