Discover Taquari: Cultural History and Landscapes

Azorean-influenced traditions, historic buildings and landscapes along the Rio Taquari give the city a multifaceted character. Visitors who choose Taquari for their holiday can explore cultural history, rural experiences and nature as distinct themes. When choosing a holiday rental, it is therefore worth considering which of these aspects of the place you want to shape your trip.

Cultural History and Handicrafts

The Igreja Matriz São José was built in 1768 in the colonial Baroque style and is one of the oldest churches in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The church houses a wooden carving of Saint Joseph that was brought to Taquari from Portugal. The building’s history and the figure each highlight something different: the church represents an early architectural heritage, while the carving has a direct connection to its Portuguese origins.

Casa Costa e Silva offers permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as guided tours. Its collections include objects and furniture belonging to the family of former president Arthur da Costa e Silva. Casa Costa e Silva also preserves objects and instruments related to Azorean immigration and the history of Taquari. This means the focus is not just on one individual, but also on the city’s cultural influences and development.

Local handicrafts are the focus at Casa do Artesão, where a wide range of crafts is displayed and cared for by local artisans. The building was formerly the seat of the municipal administration—another part of its history. Igreja da Paz is also part of Taquari’s cultural landscape: it is a Lutheran church built by Germans who settled in the city. Visitors interested in different religious and historical traces will find several distinct themes to explore on their trip.

A distinctive chapter of local media history is associated with Jornal O Taquaryense. Albertino Saraiva founded the newspaper in 1887; to this day, it retains its original typesetting and printing methods. This makes traditional printing techniques a cultural-history highlight in their own right, alongside churches, immigration history and handicrafts.

Rural Traditions and Landscapes

The Roteiro Taquari Açoriana offers a tour through the history of Rio Grande do Sul in the Azorean-influenced city of Taquari. Freguesia das Figueiras, a rural route in Taquari, offers a different perspective. It conveys culture through flavors, forms of speech, songs and beliefs. One distinctive detail of the route: every property along it has fig trees. Visitors interested in regional traditions can thus explore the cultural expressions of rural Taquari as well as its historic buildings.

Nature also takes many forms. Lagoa Armênia lies in the center of Taquari and is surrounded by trees and gardens. Praça Dom Pedro II features a garden, paths, benches and a recreation area. Along the Rio Taquari, native trees, groves and beaches shape the landscape on the riverbanks. These places offer different experiences—from a centrally located lagoon and a landscaped square to a riverside landscape.

Estação Fitotécnica e Parque Apícola adds to this picture with wooded parkland, ponds and plant nurseries. Together with the trees and gardens around Lagoa Armênia, it offers nature lovers a distinct way to experience Taquari’s green spaces. The Rio Taquari also has a natural harbor and is of great importance to commercial shipping. The river landscape and the harbor’s function are both part of what defines the place, though they appeal to different interests.

When planning your trip, you can choose a focus accordingly: churches and local history, the rural traditions of Freguesia das Figueiras, or squares, the lagoon and the riverside landscape. These interests can help guide your choice of a holiday rental in Taquari, without requiring you to combine every experience into a single outing.

More destinations: Alto Uruguai, Cotiporã, Getúlio Vargas, Tramandaí, Carlos Barbosa, Arroio do Sal, Cachoeira Do Sul, Caxias Do Sul.

For the broader travel overview: Rio Grande Do Sul.