Rio Grande do Sul

Region · 🇧🇷 Brasilien

Bevölkerung 10.882.965

Fläche 278.609 km²

Zeitzone America/Sao_Paulo

Offizielle Website www.rs.gov.br

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Sacred Sites of Brazil

Explore the religious heritage of Rio Grande do Sul through its diverse cathedrals, churches, and chapels. This collection highlights significant landmarks such as the stone-built Igreja Matriz São Pedro in Gramado and the Angelopolitan Cathedral in Santo Ângelo, which reflects the architecture of the Jesuit missions. From the major pilgrimage site of Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio to the Neo-Gothic spires in Venâncio Aires, these sites represent the region's deep-rooted Catholic and Lutheran traditions brought by European immigrants.

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Nature's Wonders

Rio Grande do Sul's diverse landscape features the dramatic 720-meter deep cliffs of Cânion do Itaimbezinho and the 76-meter Cascata do Chuvisqueiro. The region includes the Lagoa do Peixe National Park, a vital sanctuary for migratory birds, and Guaíba Lake, known for its sunset views. Inland, the basaltic formations of Pedra do Segredo and Cerro do Botucaraí—one of the state's highest points—offer significant geological interest and hiking trails through preserved Atlantic Forest.

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Best Brazilian Beaches

This collection spans the diverse coastline of Rio Grande do Sul, featuring Praia do Cassino, recognized as the world's longest continuous sandy beach. The list includes the freshwater shores of Praia do Laranjal on the Lagoa dos Patos and the rugged cliffs of Torres. From the bustling surf hubs of Capão da Canoa and Tramandaí to the remote, shell-strewn sands near the Uruguayan border at Hermenegildo, these locations showcase the state's unique Atlantic, lagoon, and river environments.

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Historical Monuments and Ruins

This collection highlights the diverse historical landscape of Rio Grande do Sul and the surrounding border regions. It features the UNESCO-listed Jesuit-Guarani missions of São Miguel Arcanjo, São João Batista, and São Lourenço Mártir, showcasing 17th and 18th-century colonial architecture. The list also includes military landmarks like the Forte Jesus Maria José and the Caiboaté Battle monument, alongside industrial heritage sites such as the 18th-century hemp factory ruins in Canguçu and Brazil’s first metallic bridge.

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