2 Best Sights in The South, Brazil

Cave Geisse

Fodor's choice
This boutique winery has gathered a cult following for its sparkling wines, made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varietals using the méthode champenoise. What really sets a visit to Cave Geisse apart is the Geisse experience: a bumpy ride for up to five people (R$70 per person) in a 4x4 buggy through parts of the vineyard’s 76 hectares of rolling hills, forests, and vines, with a pit stop by a waterfall for an impromptu tasting. Book ahead for a tour in English.
Scenic Drive Fodor's Choice
Linha Jansen s/n, Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, 95717-000, Brazil
054-3455–7461
cavegeisse.com.br
Sights Details
Rate Includes: R$10, Weekdays 9–11:30 and 1–5, weekends 10:15–4:15

Parque da Ferradura

This private nature preserve has three lookouts to the Vale da Ferradura (Horseshoe Valley), formed by Rio Santa Cruz. You can hike across trails in more than 500 acres of pine forests through hilly countryside. A strenuous but rewarding two-hour trek reaches Rio Caí near its source. Make sure you remain alert while hiking: it's quite common to spot a variety of wildlife here, such as deer, anteaters, and badgers.

Scenic Drive
Km 15, Estrada do Caracol, Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, 95680-000, Brazil
054-9972–8666
Sights Details
Rate Includes: R$8, Daily 8:30–5:30