Marcelino Ramos caters to a range of travel interests: protected forest with hiking trails, a viewpoint, a railway line and religious sites. To plan your trip, you can first decide whether you want to focus your stay on walking, scenic views, a train ride or religious themes.
Forest Trails and Waterfall
Parque Natural Municipal Mata do Rio Uruguai Teixeira Soares is a protected area with 423 hectares of native forest. The park has six hiking trails with a combined length of 7 kilometers. This makes the protected area a good choice for travelers who want to walk through forest landscapes. The total distance is spread across six trails; conditions on the trails may change, so it is worth checking them before your visit. Swimming at a waterfall is another possible activity in Marcelino Ramos and offers a different experience from hiking.
Views of the Lake, Valley and City
If you prefer a viewpoint to a trail, Mirante do Pelotas offers a different way to take in the landscape. It is located at one of the highest points in the city; from there, you can see Lago do Uruguai, the valley, parts of Avenida Beira Rio and the buildings in the Balneário district. This combination of lake, valley, road and neighborhood makes the viewpoint a great place to take in several local sights at once. While the park has a network of trails, Mirante brings together different views in one spot.
Explore the Area on the Maria-Fumaça Train Ride
Another way to experience the area is on the Maria-Fumaça train ride. It departs from Marcelino Ramos railway station, travels along Lago do Rio Uruguai via the Ponte Rodoferroviária to the town of Uruguai/SC, and returns to Marcelino Ramos railway station. Both the start and end points are therefore at the same station; the bridge, lake and town shape the route. Unlike the park trails or the viewpoint, the train ride follows a clearly defined route. Check the latest service information in advance, as operating details may change.
Railway Station and Local Products
At Estação Ferroviária de Marcelino Ramos, tourists can buy sweets, fruit, cachaça and local handicrafts. The station therefore offers two specific reasons to visit: the Maria-Fumaça train ride and the chance to buy local products. Availability of individual items may vary.
Religious Sites and Visitor Offerings
Fac Simile da Aparição de Nossa Senhora da Salette depicts the apparition of Nossa Senhora da Salette. The depiction shows her interacting with shepherds, weeping and ascending to heaven. There is also a spring at the Fac Simile: visitors take its water home because it is believed to have miraculous properties.
Seminário Salette welcomes guests for rest and prayer; groups are received for meetings and retreats by prior arrangement. If you are considering a stay or a group visit, confirm the specific arrangements in advance.
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For the broader travel overview: Rio Grande Do Sul.
