Santa Maria and Mata Tour

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On this tour of Santa Maria and Mata we'll dive into the history, culture and palaeontology of these towns and visit one of Brazil's largest universities as well as a fossil site.

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On this tour of Santa Maria and Mata we'll dive into the history, culture and palaeontology of these towns and visit one of Brazil's largest universities as well as a fossil site.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Santa Maria to begin an interesting tour of this important university city in Rio Grande do Sul - one of the largest higher education centres in Brazil.

This tour of Santa Maria will bring us to the Federal University. Founded in 1960, this university is one of the biggest in all of Brazil. We'll also visit various buildings of religious significance, including the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception - which is renowned for its combination of neo-baroque and neoclassical architecture.

We'll also visit the so-called Belgian Village of Santa Maria, a historic neighbourhood that grew rapidly in the 19th century as a result of the boom of its railway station. We'll delve into the fascinating history of this area before we take some time to enjoy a delicious lunch of chicken and pasta!

We'll then hop onto the minibus and head toward Mata, a municipality known as an authentic open-air museum due to its beautiful old town. This town also stands out for the numerous fossils found in its surroundings. We'll explore these findings by visiting the Paleobotanical Garden and the Padre Daniel Cargnin Museum, where we can observe remains of animals and plants dating back more than 200 million years.

Next, we'll hop back onto the minibus to start the return trip to Santa Maria, where we'll finish the activity after a total of 8 hours.

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Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Italian and Portuguese.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off

Transport by bus or minibus

Italian and Portuguese–speaking guide

Food

Admissions

Not included

Drinks

When to book?

You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

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Viaggio Quarta Colônia Show more

Viaggio Quarta Colônia

Corporate name: Quarta Colônia Viagens e Turismo Ltda

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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