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Santa Cruz do Sul / Where Life Goes Easy

MeowScore 😻94/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Experience Easter traditions and festivities.

🌴
january

Visit Santa Cruz Sul for enjoy hot and sunny weather. 😎🌞

🎉
february

Celebrate the Carnaval in the city! 🎉🎭

🍇
march

Enjoy the grape harvest and wine festivals in the region. 🍇🍷

🐰
april

Experience the Easter traditions and festivities. 🐰🥚

🌳
may

Cooler temperatures make it perfect for outdoor activities. 🚴‍♀️🌳

🎨
june

The city celebrates its founding with cultural events. 🎨🎭

🐄
july

Visit the city's annual Expo Agroindustrial for farming and livestock exhibitions. 🐄🌾

🍲
august

Enjoy the city's winter festivals and delicious food. 🍲❄️

🇧🇷
september

Watch the Brazilian Independence Day parade and celebrations. 🇧🇷🎉

🍺
october

Experience Oktoberfest celebrations with beer, music, and dancing. 🍺🎶

🕯️
november

Celebrate All Souls' Day with religious rituals and offerings. 🕯️🙏

🎁
december

Enjoy Christmas lights and decorations throughout the city. 🎄🎁

🤑

Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's point of view, Santa Cruz do Sul seems moderately expensive for shopping and dining. The prices are similar to other Brazilian cities of similar size and development. However, there are still some affordable options for those on a budget.

Visit local markets and street vendors for cheaper food and souvenirs. Avoid shopping in malls and touristy areas for better deals.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay, visit local attractions

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay, visit local attractions

Santa Cruz do Sul is a small city, but with many cultural and historic places to visit.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Cash is preferred but credit cards are accepted. Splitting the bill is common among friends but not among strangers.

internet situation

great Speed

Decent speed for browsing and streaming

great Availability

Widespread availability of internet services

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage from major cellular providers

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

BRL

1 BRL =
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biking hostile

Some infrastructure, but not great

walkable -ish

Moderate

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative attitudes

Cat paradise with sunny weather and endless catnip fields. Don't worry, dogs are welcome too!

Purring with excitement over the cat museums and fish markets. Meow-velous adventure!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Prainha
🍻
Cervejaria Santa Cruz
🎨
Museu Grão-Pará
🍺
Parque da Oktoberfest
🐈‍⬛
Catedral São João Batista

The mainstream

🌊
Prainha

A small but beautiful beach located on the banks of the River Pardinho. The perfect spot for cats to relax and bask in the sun.

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🍻
Cervejaria Santa Cruz

A brewery where cats can enjoy locally brewed beer and delicious food, with an outdoor area and live music on weekends.

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🎨
Museu Grão-Pará

Dedicated to the history and culture of Rio Grande do Sul, this museum offers a peaceful environment for curious cats to explore the past.

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🍺
Parque da Oktoberfest

A park famous for the Oktoberfest, with beautiful trails and nature. A great spot for cats to stretch their paws and enjoy the fresh air.

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🐈‍⬛
Catedral São João Batista

A beautiful neogothic cathedral located in the heart of the city. It is definitely worth a visit for cats looking for some tranquil vibes.

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Off the beaten path

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Santuário de Schoenstatt
🌊
Parque da Gruta
🍺
Cervejaria e Destilaria Santa Madre
🎨
Museu Casa de Gaspar
🐾
Parque da Pedreira

Off the beaten path

⛪
Santuário de Schoenstatt

A tranquil religious sanctuary with stunning views and calming vibes 🙏

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🌊
Parque da Gruta

A hidden gem with a beautiful waterfall, a cave, and a picnic area - just watch out for the bats! 🦇

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🍺
Cervejaria e Destilaria Santa Madre

A brewery and distillery that offers tours, tastings, and delicious cat-friendly snacks 😻

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🎨
Museu Casa de Gaspar

A charming historical house museum that tells the story of Santa Cruz do Sul's early settlers 🏠

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🐾
Parque da Pedreira

A peaceful park with a small lake and walking trails, perfect for a relaxing catnip-filled afternoon 🌳

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biking hostile

Some infrastructure, but not great

walkable -ish

Moderate

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore Oktoberfest during October

Celebrate Brazil's famous annual beer festival with music, dancing, and traditional Bavarian clothing.

Visit the Catedral São João Batista

Admire the stunning architecture of this beautiful cathedral in the heart of Santa Cruz do Sul.

Try some local cuisine at Feira do Produtor

Experience delicious Brazilian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients at this open-air market.

Take a tour of the Morgenau Park

Explore the beautiful gardens and scenic views of this peaceful park.

Attend the Rodeio de Santa Cruz

Experience Brazil's cowboy culture with a rodeo featuring bull riding and other traditional rodeo activities.

Useful external sites

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1028171-Santa_Cruz_do_Sul_State_of_Rio_Grande_do_Sul-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and activities in Santa Cruz do Sul

www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/santa-cruz-do-sul

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide for Santa Cruz do Sul with information on attractions, transportation, and accommodations

www.booking.com/city/br/santa-cruz-do-sul.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Online platform for booking hotels and other accommodations in Santa Cruz do Sul

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