Visit Rio Grande do Sul
The region's landscape is especially diverse and captivating: from its bright green rolling hills to its striking beaches along the Atlantic coast. Nature lovers can explore gorgeous hill- towns such as Gramado or Canela to enjoy nature trails, botanical gardens and outdoor activities like horseback riding or trekking. They will also find beautiful waterfalls like Caracol, one of the highest waterfalls in South America.
For history buffs seeking unique experiences, Rio Grande do Sul offers interesting museums such as Farroupilha Park Museum Complex with historical monuments recalling Brazilian independence wars fought here 200 years ago. And for foodies visiting this area makes sure to try some delicious local dishes like churrasco (barbecue) and chimarrao (the traditional tea made from Yerba Mate leaves).
Two must-see attractions are Cerro Pan de Azucar National Park where visitors can catch breathtaking panoramic views and Itaqui Port which was built by Europeans in 1830s as one of the most important export ports for coffee beans until recently closing down operations in 2015.
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Ametista do Sul, Alegrete, Condor, Capela de Santana, Cerrito, Casca, Água Santa, Colinas, Barra do Ribeiro, Barra do Guarita, Boa Vista do Sul, Boa Vista das Missões, Alegria, Bozano, Boa Vista do Cadeado, Amaral Ferrador, André da Rocha, Colorado, Cachoeirinha, Constantina, Campo Bom, Barracão, Camargo, Caçapava do Sul, Cerro Grande, Aratiba, Agudo, Arroio do Meio, Sapiranga, Araricá, Áurea, Braga, Barra Funda, Cerro Branco, Anta Gorda, Arroio do Tigre, Tiradentes do Sul, Coqueiro Baixo, Cacique Doble, Chapada, Balneário Pinhal, Alto Feliz, Arvorezinha, Barão do Triunfo, Ajuricaba, Barra do Quaraí, Chuvisca, Bossoroca, Boa Vista do Buricá, Brochier, Cerro Grande do Sul, Capivari do Sul, Caseiros, Campinas do Sul, Campo Novo, Arroio Grande, Feliz, Cambará do Sul, Barros Cassal, Alvorada ...