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Antonio Prado
The tranquil gaucha* town of Antonio Prado presents the largest National collection of urban architecture in wood. The architectural set is the result of the Italian Immigration, which started in 1886 in the area. In the town’s Historical Center it is possible to see 48 houses built in wood and masonry. They were landmarked by the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional - IPHAN (The Brazilian National Historical and Artistical Heritage Institute) and serve to prove the care with which they were built, and later preserved by the descendants of those immigrants. But the preservation of the roots of the Italian colonization is not limited to the landmarking of the architectural group. In Antonio Prado, the residents keep the traditions of their ancestors alive, through choral singing, industrial arts, and gastronomy. The natural beauties are also present in that destination, attracting an increasing number of visitors and practisers of adventure sports; who find perfect places for their practice there. Among the most practiced activities in the surroundings of this town, rappel and whitewater rafting are worth mentioning. * Adj. From the State of Rio Grande do Sul
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- Weather
In the area of the town of Antonio Prado the super-humid temperate climate prevails. The annual average temperature is around 16ºC (60.8° F), with average highs around 21ºC (69.8° F), and average lows around 9ºC (48.2° F). - City facts
- Antonio Prado
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Region: South
Population: 13,908 inhabitants
Area Code: (54)
Distances
Flores da Cunha: 32km (19.88 mi.)
Caxias do Sul: 63km (39.15 mi.)
Garibaldi: 95km (59.03 mi.)
Bento Gonçalves: 95km (59.03 mi.)
Vacaria: 117km (72.7 mi.)
Gramado: 125km (77.67 mi.)
Passo Fundo: 182km (113.09 mi.)
Porto Alegre: 190km (118.06 mi.) - Accommodation / Restaurants
- Antonio Prado has good lodging and restaurant options. The typically Italian culinary delicacies are prepared with great care and proud in most of the town’s restaurants. To learn more about the local hotels and infrastructure, visit:
http://www.antonioprado.com/tur_infra_estrutura.php
http://www.hotelinsite.com.br/procura/resultado.asp?cid=antonio+prado - How to get there
- By Air: there is no airport in the town. The nearest airport is in Porto Alegre, the capital of the state, which is 190km (118.06 mi.) away from there. The Salgado Filho International Airport receives daily flights from most Brazilian State capitals and major cities.
By Road: for those who go there by car, the main access way to Antonio Prado is the BR-116 highway. - Services
- Bureau of Tourism: +55 (54) 3293-1500
Highway Station: +55 (54) 3293-1166
Salgado Filho International Airport - Porto Alegre: +55 (51) 3358-2000
São José Hospital: +55 (54) 3293-1066
Bank Offices: Banrisul, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal (Federal Savings Bank) - Related links
http://www.antonioprado.com/tur_belezas_nat.php
http://www.antonioprado.com/tur_bel_praca.php
http://www.brasilchannel.com.br/municipios/mostrar_municipio.asp?nome=Ant%F4nio+Prado&uf=RS
- Attractions
- Power Plant’s Waterfalls
Those are two beautiful waterfalls, one is 60 meters tall (196.85 ft) and the other is 70 meters tall (229.66 ft) They can be sighted from three different belvederes. Access is gained by the RS-448 road, towards Nova Roma do Sul, after a 4-km (2.49-mi.) drive on dirt roads.
Water Mill
Located on the Protásio Alves road, access is gained by the 21 de Abril Line, 3km (1.86 mi.) away from the city. That mill is truly a relic left by the settlers; there the corn milling is made using a water-wheel-turned grindstone and wheel.
Historical Center
It comprises 48 buildings that were landmarked by the IPHAN (The Brazilian National Historical and Artistical Heritage Institute). Most of the buildings date back to the beginning of the twentieth century. There the town houses the largest national collection of wooden architecture of the Italian Immigration.
Garibaldi Square
The square is located on the Valdomiro Bocchese Avenue, in the town’s center. Around it there are many houses that were landmarked by the IPHAN (The Brazilian National Historical and Artistical Heritage Institute).
Natural Grotto
Located in the town’s urban area, Antônio Prado’s Natural Grotto dates back to the decade of 1920. There religious celebrations are organized, such as processions illuminated by candles.
Sports
Rappel and Canyoneering
Those sports can be practiced in the waterfalls of Tosi, 35 meters (114.83 ft) tall; Salto Escondido, 88 meters (288.71 ft) tall; and in the steep slope of the Guerra Line (80-meter tall (262.47 ft)).
Quatrilho’s Rafting
The course is 4-km (2.49-mi.) long and lasts four hours, on the average. The descent is done in the rapids of the Antas River.
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