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Petropolis


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 111 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
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Attraction type: Historic village
Address: 60km north of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

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4 of 5 stars
Bush-Traveller   5 contributions
Africa
Jun 24, 2009

Having stayed on the coast for most of my life, I understand the attraction of Petropolis for cariocas. It reminds me of the time when the holiday season arrives, and the "locals" just want to get away for a break too. Yes, believe it or not, one can get tired of the sea and the need for a change of... more

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5 of 5 stars
jrjmn9999   6 contributions
Minneapolis
Jun 7, 2009

Petropolis is a great break from Rio. The palace and colonial past is a thing to see and spend some time with. They have an Octoberfest celebration there every June (probably in October as well). The city is up in the mountains, so it is cooler than on the coast. The eerie thing about the city is coming around the... more

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3 of 5 stars
JaSun   11 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Dec 21, 2006
2
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I daytripped to Petropolis and found it to be a nice place, not glamorous, but an interesting town to spend an afternoon. Its at a higher altitude so the tempature is a little cooler even when the coast is very warm. See the palace and enjoy the architecture of the surrounding buildings, I wouldn't reccomend staying over night there. more

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1 of 5 stars
CLS_II   1 contribution
Fort Lauderdale
Oct 5, 2006
1
person found this review helpful

Petropolis is close to Rio and much hyped. However, it is dreadful - dirty, crowded, has few sites, and most accommodations are depressing. We went for 3 nights - and stayed for one. The best thing about Petropolis is the bus ride there and back. more

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4 of 5 stars
LimaLoulou   1 contribution
lima
May 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

es una ciudad bonita con muchos atractivos historicos cercada de verde muy cerca de Rio las posadas son muy confortables... more

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60km north of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil