Goncalves: Wine Capital of Brazil
Goncalves is a small municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and this town is notable for being used as Italian immigration in the country. Goncalves, Brazil is considered as the Wine Capital of Brazil because their wineries produced the best kinds of wines and the number of Italian immigrants who nurtured the town's wineries. The nearest airport going to Goncalves is Caxias do Sul Airport (CXJ), with a distance of 26 miles away from the town center.
Best Time to Visit
An ideal time to visit Goncalves is from April to November, where the temperature is average and tolerable, while Goncalves BR hotel rates are on its normal prices. Bento Goncalves Film Festival is an anticipated event of the town, is celebrated every July. This festival has an objective to encourage local filmmakers to produce and create award-winning film masterpieces.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Pousada Solar d'Araucária is a beautiful and comfortable place to stay with gorgeous overviews of the mountain. Each room of this lovely 4-star accommodation is filled with free Wi-Fi connection, private bathroom, and furnished with rustic timber decoration, whereas, the Pousada Riacho das Pedras is a country villa which highlights a nature trail going to Andorinhas Waterfall. Complimentary breakfast is being served daily. One of the best things to do in Goncalves is the Waterfall cruise in Henriques and Andorinhas Waterfalls. Then, a trip to Goncalves wouldn't be complete without visiting the best winery in town, which is the Aurora Winery, which has guided tours in winemaking. This winery began in the 18th century where Italians began to immigrate to Brazil. Another attraction you can visit is the Waterfall Cruise.