Cruises to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Cityview with Gasometro and Guaiba Lake at sunset, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Gaucho Culture. Vineyards Exploration.

Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil. It’s known for both cowboy culture and old-world Italian influences. It’s also full of natural beauty. Spend a day at one of Rio Grande do Sul’s national parks where waterfalls, rivers, canyons and even rare pine trees await. Or shop for local goods in Canela, where you’ll find unique souvenirs and beautiful art. Looking for a bite to eat? Think Italian food. And grab a glass of the region’s excellent Pinot Noir to go with it.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Beautiful aerial view of the beach of Torres in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil in South America

Ruins of the Jesuit missions of São Miguel das Missoes in Rio Grande do Sul.

Gramado city, Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil. St. Peter's Church (Catedral de Pedra).

Visit the Cathedral of St. Peter Apostle in Gramado, constructed in 1913.

Porto Alegre port view - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

View of Caracol waterfall - Canela City, Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

Check out Caracol Falls, a waterfall that drops into a canyon.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Vineyard of grapes in the Vale dos Vinhedos in Bento Gonçalves, a gaucho wine.

Famous For

This part of Brazil is known for cowboys and some of the best new-world wines around.

Picanha barbecue roasted over hot coals. This form of barbecue is widely consumed throughout Brazil.

Exquisite Flavors

Be sure to try churrasco, a succulent BBQ meat feast, and savor the sweet, chewy pão de queijo, freshly baked cheese bread.

Beautiful view of a waterfall at Itaimbezinho Canyon - Cambara do Sul, Rio grande do Sul, Brazil

Fun Facts

Discover Cânion do Itaimbezinho, a canyon over 2,000 feet deep featuring two majestic waterfalls.

Port Name & Location

Rio Grande do Sul Brazil

Language

Portuguese

Time Zone

Brasilia Standard Time

Currency & Shopping

Real. Pick up beautiful, handmade art in Associação Canelense de Artesãos, a line of colourful shops and houses.

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