At the General Osório Bridge, river scenery meets regional history: the bridge crosses the Ibicuí River. Other destinations in the municipality of Manoel Viana include the Pampa landscape, rock faces, and seasonal leisure activities.
The General Osório Bridge and Its History
The General Osório Bridge is on the RSC-377 and is considered a tourist attraction in Manoel Viana. It was inaugurated in 1950 and built to allow teamsters and riders to travel between the Missões and the Fronteira. The year marks its inauguration, while the corridor mentioned explains its original purpose. For those interested in culture, this provides a specific connection to regional transport history: the focus is both on a particular structure and on the routes it was built to serve.
Pampa Scenery and Horseback Riding
Fazenda Recanto do Ibicuí lies on the banks of the Ibicuí River and encompasses 252 hectares of nature typical of the Pampa Gaúcho. Horseback rides are also offered; check with the establishment to confirm current availability. Individual visitors and groups are welcomed on public holidays and during holiday periods, by prior appointment. Plan your visit for an agreed time and during the appropriate period rather than setting off spontaneously. The fazenda is 12 km from the center of Manoel Viana. The landscape and horseback riding are the main attractions here, while visiting hours determine how a visit is arranged.
Hiking at Cerro da Jaguatirica
Hikes along the rock faces are possible at Cerro da Jaguatirica, which also has preserved woodland. This makes it different from the fazenda: hiking is the focus here, while horseback rides are offered there. Before hiking at Cerro, check with the owners about current access and conditions. This helps you distinguish between the two activities when planning, without assuming that they involve the same type of visit.
Leisure Activities at Praia e Camping Rainha do Sol
For the 2026 season, a municipal report lists courts for volleyball and beach tennis, as well as a traditional bocce court at Praia e Camping Rainha do Sol. Residents and visitors play together there. The report also lists free-use gazebos with permanently installed tables and barbecue grills for that season. Repairs to the barbecue grills and upgrades to the electricity and water systems were also reported for 2026. The restrooms were renovated as well, including an accessible restroom. The sports courts and bocce court offer activities, while the gazebos and barbecue grills are another part of the facilities. Before visiting, check which amenities are currently available.
Late Afternoon at the Itú Dam
The Itú Dam is an unfinished hydroelectric plant in the 3rd District of Manoel Viana. Suggested ways to visit in the late afternoon include seeing the rocks around the dam and watching the sunset over the bridge. The landscape at a particular time of day is the main focus here. As the site is associated with an unfinished hydroelectric plant, check in advance whether access is currently possible.
Discover more destinations: Santana Do Livramento, Bento Gonçalves, Pontão, Estrela, Santa Cruz Do Sul, Chuí, São Leopoldo, Barreto
For the broader travel guide: Rio Grande Do Sul.
