PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
S
Destinations
Home›Destinations›São Francisco de Paula
South AmericaBrazilRio Grande do Sul

São Francisco de Paula

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil · South America

About São Francisco de Paula

São Francisco de Paula is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Três Coroas, 59km from Canion Itaimbezinho.

São Francisco de Paula is a town located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. With a population of 21,893, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, São Francisco de Paula sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add São Francisco de Paula to your route.

About São Francisco de Paula

São Francisco de Paula is a city in the Serra Gaúcha of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The municipality covers about 3,289.7 km2 (1,270.2 sq mi) and sits about 112 km (70 mi) from Porto Alegre. As of 2020, the city's population was estimated to be 21,801. The municipality was originally created on December

Read more 23, 1902. The city is a tourist destination and is a link along two official scenic tourist routes: the Região das Hortênsias and the Rota Romântica. The municipality contains the São Francisco de Paula National Forest, a 1,616 hectares (3,990 acres) sustainable use conservation area created in 1968. It also contains part of the 6,655 hectares (16,440 acres) Tainhas State Park, created in 1975.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in São Francisco de Paula

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in São Francisco de Paula.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near São Francisco de Paula.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in São Francisco de Paula?

São Francisco de Paula offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to São Francisco de Paula?

Plan your road trip to São Francisco de Paula with Plan Your Road Trips! Add São Francisco de Paula as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is São Francisco de Paula located?

São Francisco de Paula is located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -29.4481 latitude, -50.5836 longitude.

What is the population of São Francisco de Paula?

São Francisco de Paula has a population of approximately 21,893 people, making it a town in Brazil.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with São Francisco de Paula as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near São Francisco de Paula. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
21,893
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Rio Grande do Sul
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-29.4481, -50.5836

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Brazil

Tags

South AmericaBrazilRio Grande do SulTown

Worth the detour from São Francisco de Paula

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascata do Caracol

131-metre waterfall in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, viewed from a state park platform on the Serra Gaúcha touring route.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Canion Itaimbezinho

A canyon in Aparados da Serra with roughly 700 m vertical walls where two waterfalls drop straight off the rim into a forested floor. The Vertigo trail runs along the edge.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near São Francisco de Paula.

Três Coroas

🇧🇷 Brazil

20 km awayPop. 24,425

Rolante

🇧🇷 Brazil

23 km awayPop. 21,253

Igrejinha

🇧🇷 Brazil

24 km awayPop. 32,808

Canela

🇧🇷 Brazil

25 km awayPop. 48,946

Riozinho

🇧🇷 Brazil

25 km awayPop. 4,473

Taquara

🇧🇷 Brazil

29 km awayPop. 53,242

Parobé

🇧🇷 Brazil

32 km awayPop. 52,058

Nova Hartz

🇧🇷 Brazil

34 km awayPop. 20,088

Plan a Road Trip from São Francisco de Paula

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence