Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
About Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul)
With a population of around 285,000 inhabitants, "Santa Maria da Boca do Monte", as it is known for being surrounded by hills, is a university town with a vibrant nightlife, known for the Federal University of Santa Maria, one of the most important public universities in the country. The city is also home to several museums and historic churches. However, the main attraction of Santa Maria is its paleontological tourism. The city has 20 paleontological sites that house fossils found from the beginning of the 20th century. Santa Maria has well-defined seasons and the amount of rain distributed evenly throughout the year. In the summer, highs frequently surpass 30 °C (86 °F) in January, but these temperatures can drop suddenly during a passage of a cold front with quick rains and thunderstor
Top Attractions in Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul)
Explore the best things to see and do in Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul):
- ★Coronel Pillar Historical Center
- ★Edmundo Cardoso Memory House
- ★Gama D'Eça Educational Museum
- ★Historical Culture Museum of the Franciscan Brothers
- ★I.E.E. Olavo Bilac Historical Archive
- ★João Luiz Pozzobon House Museum
- ★Mallet Museum
- ★Manoel Ribas College Memorial
Where to Eat in Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bovinu's Churrascaria
- 🍴Churrascaria Vera Cruz
- 🍴Frei Pança
- 🍴Imperial 993
Where to Stay in Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul)
- 🏨Altadomo Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Morotin
- 🏨Itaimbé Palace Hotel
- 🏨Park Hotel Morotin
Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul) Travel Guide Sections
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