The Serra Gaúcha is one of the most popular places in Brazil for tourists because of its beauty and the variety of attractions it offers. One of them is the . And it's this excellent attraction that we're going to talk about in this article. Read on to find out more!
The Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado is one of the most famous and sought-after attractions in the Serra Gaúcha because of its charming appearance. It's a tour that involves tradition, wine, gastronomy, history and culture.
An ideal itinerary for lovers of wine and the beautiful landscapes of the mountains, with lots of entertainment and music, and tastings of grape juice, wine and sparkling wine at the Bento Gonçalves and Garibaldi stations.
The idea is to make you feel the same emotion experienced by the Italian immigrants who arrived in Brazil in 1875.
The grape and wine trailThis is a steam locomotive experience full of joy, music, typical dances and theater.
The tour starts in the city of Gramado or CinnamonA private driver takes up to four people to the city of Bento Gonçalves or Carlos Barbosa, at the tourist's discretion.
The route is 23km long and takes approximately 1.5 hours at an average speed of 30 km/h.
During the train journey, we are guaranteed fun with musical and theatrical attractions all the way to the town of Garibaldi, where there is a stop at the station for grape juice and sparkling wine tasting and, of course, more music.
The train continues with great excitement to its final destination, the city of Carlos Barbosa.
As it's an Italian tour, there's more music and partying as you disembark. This nostalgic tour lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes and is enriched with stories of Italian immigration.
Is the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado for me?
From what we've said so far, the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado sounds wonderful, doesn't it? And indeed it is! But we have to make it clear that it may not be a tour that suits everyone! It has its positive and negative points.
Let's talk about positive pointsFor those of you who are used to big cities, you will be dazzled by the natural beauty during the tour.
The train is very comfortable and fun, and will make you feel like you're at the time when Italian immigrants arrived here in Brazil, where this means of transportation was very common.
You'll smell the wine and grapes several times along the way, whether you're tasting or passing through the many vineyards in the region.
There are also other attractions, such as stops at knitwear shops and the train service itself.
Very nice, isn't it?
But now let's talk about negative points!
First: the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado is a long tour that can last all day, depending on the route you choose. So if you have little time to spend in the region, this could be a drawback.
As we've just said, this is a long ride, not only because of the route, but also because of the speed of the Maria Fumaça. The more anxious may be put off by this. Remember: this is an immersion into the early 20th century.
It is not recommended for children, especially babies, as the noise can be a bit inconvenient.
The tour is highly recommended for older families, couples and friends.
A little more about the tour
Here at you can buy your package for the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado. In the package, in addition to the Maria Fumaça, you can choose to visit the Vale dos Vinhedos or Stone Paths.
As I said before, a private driver will take you from Gramado or Canela to Bento Gonçalves or Carlos Barbosa.
Are you curious to know more about the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado? We have a video you can watch below:
And remember how we talked about Caminhos de Pedras and Vale dos Vinhedos? We also have a video for you to get a better idea of what these beautiful places are like:
If you're in the Serra Gaúcha region, or intend to pass through, you need to get to know the Maria Fumaça ride in Gramado.
Enter with us and find out more about this excellent attraction that can't be left out of your itinerary!
