Santa Cruz do Sul Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in central Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
About Santa Cruz do Sul
The city of Santa Cruz do Sul was founded in 1844 and is famous in the region for its annual events, includingRio Grande do Sul'sOktoberfest, aGermanculture festival, andENART, a festival celebrating thegaúchoculture of the state. Both events attract masses of visitors to the city and mobilize the entire economy of the region. Even outside these events, Santa Cruz do Sul is itself a charming city with a fantastic cathedral and a lovely main shopping street. Together with the neighboring, heritage-rich towns ofSinimbuandRio Pardo, as well as the surrounding German-colonised rural area, the region is a worthy side-trip fromPorto Alegreor theSerras Gaúchasregion.
Top Attractions in Santa Cruz do Sul
Explore the best things to see and do in Santa Cruz do Sul:
- ★Mayor Telmo Kirst Lake (Golden Lake)
- ★Oktoberfest
- ★Racing Circuit
- ★Rota Germânica do Rio Pardinho
- ★Schoenstatt Sanctuary
- ★St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Where to Eat in Santa Cruz do Sul
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brolese Solo Pizzaria
- 🍴Churrascaria Centenário
- 🍴Pizzaria Mammamia
Where to Stay in Santa Cruz do Sul
- 🏨Apartamento Top
- 🏨Aquarius Hotel Flat Residence
- 🏨Charrua Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Antônio's
- 🏨Soder Hotel
Santa Cruz do Sul Travel Guide Sections
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