Petropolis
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Shop,
Palace
It’s a kooky place as the rainforest is filled with European alpine architecture and the gorgeous Museu Imperial would not be out of place in Austria. Other buildings of note include the cathedral, which offers excellent views from the steps and the glasshouse (Palacio Cristal) imported from France for Princesa Isabela’s orchids.
Along Rue 16 de Marco there are lots of eateries and Rua Theresa is known for clothes shopping. If you’re after more strenuous activities you can also hike and mountain bike in the surrounding mountains.
Latest Reviews
Review by Eduardo W, January 2013
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Very good tour! Right amount of time in each attraction, free time to visit Santos Dumont house right after lunch; really nice!
A little confusing in the hotel pickup: we stayed 45 minutes in the bus going to other hotels and then we were about three blocks from our hotel again. But no big deal!
Review by Ursula H, United Kingdom, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Review by Monte C, USA, December 2008
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Practical Info
Buses leave hourly from Rio de Janeiro and the trip takes about 1.5 hours. Once in town there are buses although it is easy to visit most of the highlights on foot in under 4 hours.
