Rio do Sul, Santa CatarinaCanela Preta Biological ReserveSpitzkopfMuseu Do Cristal de BlumenauCatedral São João BatistaCapela Santa CatarinaAntigo Matador
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Rio do Sul

Rio do Sul is a town in Região Metropolitana do Alto Vale do Itajaí district, Santa Catarina, Brazil of about 51,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls and 15 churches. The must-see places are Canela Preta Biological Reserve, Spitzkopf and Museu Do Cristal de Blumenau.

27.2142° S, 49.6431° WPop. 51,944

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see10
Notable258
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Canela Preta Biological Reserve

Nature spot · 64 km · Região Metropolitana do Vale Europeu

Spitzkopf, viewpoint near Rio do Sul
Must-see

Spitzkopf

Viewpoint · 68 km · Região Metropolitana do Vale Europeu

Museu Do Cristal de Blumenau, museum near Rio do Sul
Must-see

Museu Do Cristal de Blumenau

Museum · 79 km · Região Metropolitana do Vale Europeu

Places near Rio do Sul by type

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One day from Rio do Sul

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rio do Sul
  2. Antigo Matadorheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Serra Itoupavaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Morro Das Canoasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Capela Santa Catarinachurch · 30 min
  6. Bosque da Saudadeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rio do Sul
Today’s loopRio do SulStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rio do Sul?

Catedral São João Batista (church, about 1 km), Museu Histórico Cultural de Rio Do Sul Victor Lucas (church, about 1 km), Gruta Do Mimoso (cave, about 1 km), Comunidade Cristã Vale da Graça (church, about 1 km), Capela Santa Catarina (church, about 4 km), Antigo Matador (heritage site, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rio do Sul?

77 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls, 15 churches, 4 museums, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rio do Sul?

Serra Do Tumil, about 5 km by road; Morro Das Canoas (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Rio do Sul?

Cachoeira Dos Índios, about 12 km by road; Salto Grahl (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rio do Sul?

Start in Rio do Sul, visit Antigo Matador, then Serra Itoupava, then Morro Das Canoas, then Capela Santa Catarina, then Bosque da Saudade, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.