3 days in Petropolis Itinerary

Once the summer getaway of Brazilian emperors, the "imperial city" of Petropolis serves as a tribute to the lavish lifestyles of Brazil's 19th-century elite.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Rio Negro Palace Museum as well as Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center. Change things up with a short trip to Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos in Teresopolis (about 46 minutes away). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Imperial Museum, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de Itaipava, appreciate the history behind Praca do Cavaleiro Medieval, and make a trip to Crystal Palace.

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Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.