Before you go
Your trip to Carlos Barbosa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Carlos Barbosa – RS Destination Serra Gaúcha about 99 km from Porto Alegre
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho (POA) Porto Alegre
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Estação Rodoviária de Carlos Barbosa
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Carlos Barbosa is 99 km from Porto Alegre, close to two hours by car, and 8 km from Garibaldi. Bento Transportes and Planalto run buses from the Porto Alegre Bus Station. The nearest airport is in Caxias do Sul; Salgado Filho, in Porto Alegre, has more flights.
How many days
Half a day to one day. The town is a starting or ending point of the Maria Fumaça and is usually part of an itinerary with Garibaldi and Bento Gonçalves.
When to go
Festiqueijo, the cheese festival, takes place on weekends between late June and July, and it's the liveliest time. Winter is cold, with frost.
Do you need a car?
The Parque da Estação is in the center and you can visit it on foot. For the viewpoints at Morro do Calvário and Morro do Diabo, a car helps. Morro do Diabo can only be visited by appointment.
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.
One day in Carlos Barbosa
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Morning
Parque da Estação
The 1909 railroad station, where the Maria Fumaça arrives.
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Afternoon
Morro do Calvário
The viewpoint with the church at the top and the Stations of the Cross along the way.
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Late afternoon
Morro do Diabo
The hang gliding ramp, with a view of the valley. Book your visit in advance.
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
Does the Maria Fumaça leave from Carlos Barbosa?
Yes. The train also runs in the opposite direction, from Carlos Barbosa to Bento Gonçalves, stopping in Garibaldi. Check the operating days beforehand.
Do I need to book a visit to Morro do Diabo?
Yes. Visits are by appointment, through the contact listed on the city's tourism website.
When is Festiqueijo?
Between late June and July, on weekends, with cheese and wine tastings.