Before you go
Your trip to São Borja.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
São Borja – RS Destination Região das Missões
How to get there
Arrive in São Borja by road transport and arrange the reception for the walk before the trip. The walking program begins with briefings in the city; the initial transfer to the accommodation should be arranged.
How many days
Set aside specific days for the museums and the Rio Uruguai riverbank, in addition to the preparation prior to the pilgrimage. A visit to the urban heritage does not automatically fit into the first walking stage.
When to go
For urban walks, choose days that allow walking between the historic houses. At the Cais do Porto, the river’s condition and the rain forecast guide the visit.
Do you need a car?
The center allows walks between historical reference points. For more distant sites and to start the pilgrimage’s rural support stages, organize transport according to the location of the accommodation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in São Borja
Day 1
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Dia
Memory of the presidents
Visit the Museu Getúlio Vargas and the Memorial Casa João Goulart, observing the houses where the collections are housed.
Day 2
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Dia
Heritage and riverbank
See the Mausoléu Getúlio Vargas and plan a visit to the Cais do Porto, respecting the conditions of the Rio Uruguai.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in São Borja before the walk?
The Museu Getúlio Vargas and the Memorial Casa João Goulart present different stories of Brazilian politics. The bank of the Rio Uruguai offers another perspective of the city.
Was São Borja a missionary settlement?
The municipality originates from the reduction of São Francisco de Borja, one of the Sete Povos das Missões.
Is the Cais do Porto inside the museums of São Borja?
No. It is a space beside the Rio Uruguai, in the bairro do Passo, separate from the historic houses of the center.
How to start the pilgrimage in São Borja?
Confirm the reception with the operator, receive the guide for the chosen version, and arrange support transfers before setting out for the rural stages.