Santa Cruz do Sul is a small city in Brazil that has an interesting history. The city doesn't have the same kind of Portuguese historical influence that the majority of other Brazilian cities have. In fact, there is a strong German culture historically here and every year there are festivals to commemorate this, you can even find German speakers in the countryside areas, you can head straight out of the city if you hire a car in Santa Cruz do Sul. Although it's a small city, this will also allow you to navigate the attractions in the centre and around the area.
One of the biggest and most beautiful churches in the city is called Cathedral São João Batista, this is a must see for anyone wanting their fill of beautiful architecture in the area. If you would like a relaxing afternoon outside then the Parque Municipal da Gruta dos Indios is great to visit. You can relax and see some great nature, or sit by the lake that has a small amount of marine life. If you want to hear some great local Brazilian music then it's worth going for a stroll along Imigrante Avenue where you will find many great buskers. We advise hiring a car in Santa Cruz do Sul to make the most of a trip here.
