Your stay — Pousada do Lago
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Good to know — Petropolis
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Emergency Contacts
PetropolisIn Petrópolis, Brazil, these numbers work nationally. For local issues or English help, call 153 (Civil Police) or 155 (Tourist Help, limited English). Download the '190 RJ' app for accurate location sharing.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Petropolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pousada do Lago
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Any address in Rio (e.g., Copacabana) → Hotel Casablanca Imperial, Petrópolis
💡 UberX is typically R$ 180–220; avoid surge pricing on weekends. Confirm the driver is willing to go intercity before they arrive – some cancel when they see Petrópolis.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) → Hotel Casablanca Imperial, Petrópolis
💡 Pre-pay at the official taxi kiosk inside arrivals to avoid haggling. Request a sedan, not a van, for the winding mountain road.
Rio de Janeiro Novo Rio Bus Station (Rodoviária Novo Rio) → Petrópolis Bus Station (Rodoviária de Petrópolis)
💡 Buy a ticket for the 'direto' (direct) bus – it skips local stops and cuts 20 minutes. From the Petrópolis station, a 5-minute taxi ride to the hotel costs about R$ 15.
Alvorada Bus Terminal (Barra da Tijuca, Rio) → Petrópolis Bus Station
💡 This route works if you're staying in western Rio – less hassle than crossing town to Novo Rio. Get off at the Centro stop one block earlier if you prefer walking to the hotel (10 mins, flat).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Pousada do Lago?
Check-in at Pousada do Lago is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Petropolis
💡 Visit during a weekday morning to have the place almost to yourself. The crypt with the imperial tombs is open to the public and free.
💡 Go on Sunday morning for the best selection and fewer tourists. The handmade lace and wooden toys are good souvenirs, and prices are negotiable if you buy multiple items.
💡 It's small and can be seen in 30 minutes. Check if the guided tour is running—it adds context about the building's role during the Vargas era.
💡 Entry to the museum costs R$10 on most days, but the gardens and exterior are always free. For free interior access, visit on the first Wednesday of each month, when it's open to all without charge.
💡 Arrive early (by 8am) to secure a parking spot and avoid crowds. The trail to Cachoeira do Palácio is the easiest and ends at a waterfall where you can swim.