Things to Do in Serra

A hilltop viewpoint with a large cross and benches, giving a wide view of central Serra and the mountains beyond. A quiet spot popular for sunset.

🕐 Open 24 hours.

💡 The road up is steep and unpaved — best visited by motorbike or Uber. Local vendors sometimes sell grilled corn for R$5. Go around 4:30pm for the best light.

A large public green space with lakes, walking trails, playgrounds and a skate park. Popular with local families on weekends. Has free city-run exercise classes in the morning.

🕐 Daily 6am-10pm.

💡 The street food stalls near the main entrance sell acarajé and tapioca for under R$10. Avoid the lake edge after rain — slippery.

A 16th-century Franciscan convent perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of Serra, Vila Velha and the coast. The climb up the cobbled path is part of the experience.

🕐 Daily 6am-5pm. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.

💡 Go early on a clear morning to catch the sunrise over the ocean. Wear comfortable shoes; the walk takes about 20 minutes. You can also drive up if the queue isn't long.

A contemporary art museum housed in a restored train station, with rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection focused on Brazilian modernists. Small but well-curated.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free entry. Closed Mondays.

💡 Check the website before visiting — they sometimes close for exhibition setup. The café sells cheap, decent coffee.

A preserved 19th-century coffee plantation with original buildings, machinery and slave quarters. Guided tours explain the region's agricultural history.

🕐 Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. Closed weekdays except by appointment.

💡 Entry costs R$15. The tour takes about an hour, and it's worth bringing bug spray. The café sells fresh coffee grown on the property for R$3.