Canela

Canela's Must-See Wonders

Canela's landscape is defined by the 131-meter Cascata do Caracol and the surrounding state park. This selection features technical marvels like the Skyglass platform extending over the Ferradura Valley and the cable cars of Parques da Serra. Cultural highlights include the early 20th-century wood-built Castelinho Caracol and traditional Gaucho dining at Garfo & Bombacha. Family-oriented attractions range from the adventure-focused Alpen Park to the themed trails of Terra Mágica Florybal and artisanal chocolate production at Prawer.

Caracol Falls

Caracol Falls or Cascata do Caracol, is a 426-foot waterfall about 4.35 miles from Canela, Brazil in Caracol State Park.

SKY GLASS - Parque da Ferradura

A 35-meter glass-floored platform extending over the Ferradura Valley, 360 meters above the Santa Maria River. Features the 'Abusado,' a suspended chair circuit beneath the walkway.

Bondinhos Aéreos Parques Da Serra

Aerial cable car system with three stations providing views of the Caracol Falls. Includes an environmental education center and a collection of wooden animal sculptures.

Castelinho Caracol

Historic residence built between 1913 and 1915 using araucaria wood and no nails. Functions as a museum and tea room known for traditional apple strudel.

Alpen Park

Adventure park featuring a 900-meter alpine sled track, mountain coaster, and zip lines across a 60,000-square-meter forest area.

Parque Terra Mágica Florybal

Themed park with over 40 attractions including life-sized dinosaur replicas, mythological figures, and interactive trails through native forest.

Prawer Chocolates

Artisanal chocolate shop founded in 1975, offering hand-crafted truffles, bars, and traditional dragees produced using original regional techniques.

Caracol State Park

The Caracol State Park is a small state park in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Churrascaria Garfo & Bombacha

Traditional steakhouse specializing in slow-roasted beef ribs. Features nightly cultural performances including regional folk music and traditional Gaucho dances.