- Rua Coberta: the covered pedestrian street at the heart of town is what most people picture first, with cafés, shops and live events. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Free to walk; allow 1 hour.
- Lago Negro: a small artificial lake ringed by tall black pines, planted by a German immigrant family. Walk the loop or rent a swan pedal boat for about US$6 to 9. Best early in the day; allow 1 to 2 hours.
- Praça das Etnias: a central square honoring the settler groups of the region, including Germans, Italians, Portuguese and Indigenous peoples, with small sculptures and cultural references. Free; allow 30 minutes, best in daylight.
- Igreja Matriz São Pedro: a stone parish church with a steep tower and a quiet interior, a calm break from the shopping streets. Free entry; allow 20 to 30 minutes,
- Rua Coberta: the covered pedestrian street at the heart of town is what most people picture first, with cafés, shops and live events. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Free to walk; allow 1 hour.
- Lago Negro: a small artificial lake ringed by tall black pines, planted by a German immigrant family. Walk the loop or rent a swan pedal boat for about US$6 to 9. Best early in the day; allow 1 to 2 hours.
- Praça das Etnias: a central square honoring the settler groups of the region, including Germans, Italians, Portuguese and Indigenous peoples, with small sculptures and cultural references. Free; allow 30 minutes, best in daylight.
- Igreja Matriz São Pedro: a stone parish church with a steep tower and a quiet interior, a calm break from the shopping streets. Free entry; allow 20 to 30 minutes, ideally in the late afternoon.
- Mini Mundo: a park of detailed miniature European-style buildings and villages that appeals especially to families and model fans. Tickets run about US$12 to 18; allow 1.5 to 2 hours, best on a weekday.
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