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kucha Says: The Rota Romântica, or "Romantic Route", is a scenic tourist route which runs through 13 towns located in the moutainous Serra Gaúcha in Rio Grande do Sul. The strong German influence you see in Gramado can still be seen in each of these beautiful towns and villages. The...
kucha Says: This may not be for everyone, but it's a good way to pass a bit of time in a location unique to Gramado. Indeed, this little museum is said to be the first of this kind in Brazil. The place has around 450 bottles of international perfumes, with information on the...
kucha Says: Gramado features the only museum in the state that highlights the lifestyle of the gaúcho serrano. The collection wasbegun by Lúcio and Cilda Petersen in the 1950's and features rare pieces from the time of the Farroupilha Revolution and the so-called Leather Era. There are...
kucha Says: In March the town has its annual chocolate festival and it's a little easier to find rooms during this period. There are several makers of the fine chocolates in town, but two of the best are Prawer and Caracol (see also in Shopping tips).
kucha Says: You will need to book a year in advance, but the annual film festival in August is one of hte most famous things about the town. I've never been, yet have been told by several Brazilian friends that it is well worth the trouble to book an all-inclusive tour during this time...
HOTEL BERTOLUCI: The Flavor of Gramado
kucha Says: This is a comfortable, moderate hotel with some character and history. The rooms are comfortable and extremely clean and the breakfst buffet (included) is generous. The hotel is quite centrally located and has the distinctly German architecture of the area.
La Famille Gazon: Fantastic Fondu
kucha Says: Great ambience -- with a roaring fireplace -- and traditional architecture. The service is friendly and professional. The traditioanal cheese fondue!
kucha Says: The main access road to Gramado is the RS-020, from the BR-116 -- for those coming from Curitiba. The road conditions are excellent.Alternatively, plan on spending a bit more time on the road and travel the entire distance of the "Romantic Route", which passes throgh some of...
The Perfume Factory: Sweet Smells
kucha Says: This may not be for everyone, but it's a good way to pass a bit of time in a location unique to Gramado. Indeed, this little museum is said to be the first of this kind in Brazil. The place has around 450 bottles of international perfumes, with information on the...
Chocolates Prawer: And More Chocolates!
kucha Says: In Gramado since the 1950's, this chocolate maker has a huge and wonderful selection of local delicacies.
Caracol Chocolates: Chocolates!
kucha Says: An excellent choice if you want to try a wide selection of the local chocolates!
kucha Says: The Rota Romântica, or "Romantic Route", is a scenic tourist route which runs through 13 towns located in the moutainous Serra Gaúcha in Rio Grande do Sul. The strong German influence you see in Gramado can still be seen in each of these beautiful towns and villages. The...
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Great ambience -- with a roaring fireplace -- and traditional architecture. The service is friendly and professional. The traditioanal cheese fondue!
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Gramado is a small town 2 hours north of Porto Alegre. It is in a region called the Serra Gaúcha and was originally settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800's. As such, the town has a alpine /...
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