Valparaíso Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Valparaíso
Popular places to visit
Crystal Palace
Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.
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
See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.
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
Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.
Throne of Fatima
You can learn about the history of Petrópolis with a visit to Throne of Fatima. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.
Activities
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
Our pick of the best Valparaíso Hotel Deals
Hotel Petropolis Inn
Excellent staff . Rapport qualité prix inégalable . Propreté impeccable et déjeuner délicieux
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Pousada Valparaiso
Café da manhã excelente. Funcionários prestativos e atenciosos. Apenas a manutenção do quarto que ficou a desejar.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Castelo de Itaipava - Hotel, Eventos e Gastronomia
Hotel Caracas Rio
Kastel Petrópolis
The staff was amazing and the cleanliness of the rooms was fantastic!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Plage Hotel
All is good for the price
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valparaíso
Historic Center
Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and Palace of Grão-Pará.
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 Stefan Zweig and Imperial Museum.
Bingen
While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quitandinha
Travellers like the historical sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Capela
If you're spending some time in Capela, Vale do Paraíba and Piabanha River are top sights worth seeing.
Estrada da Saudade
While there might not be top attractions in Estrada da Saudade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palace of Grão-Pará and Imperial Museum.
