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  1. Caxias do Sul (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʃi.ɐz du ˈsuw]) is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. It was established by Italian immigrants on June 20, 1890.

  2. Caxias do Sul, city, northeastern Rio Grande do Sul estado (state), southern Brazil. It lies 2,490 feet (760 metres) above sea level on the range of hills separating the Antas and Caí river valleys. It was founded in 1875 by Italian colonists and given city status in 1910.

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    The history of Caxias do Sul starts before the arrival of the Italians, when the region was being roamed by cattlemen and occupied by Indians. Back then, the region was called "Indians' Field". The Italian immigrants' occupation, mostly farmers from the Veneto region (northern Italy), started taking place in 1875 in Nova Milano. Hence, they were in...

    By taxi

    Taxi service in Caxias do Sul is very reliable. You will nearly always get a taxi from a taxi queue instead of hailing one off of the street. Use usual precautions and make sure that you know what the starting fare should be before getting into the taxi and which flag or "bandeira" should be used for that time of day. If the taximeter starts running before your driver even starts the trip, ask him or her to zero out the taximeter (zerar o taxímetro). Normal working days during working hours a...

    By bus

    1. VISATE (Viação Santa Tereza de Caxias do Sul), ☏ +55 54 3215-8000, toll-free: +800-051-6133. Municipal bus service is provided by VISATE. Most bus routes that pass through the center of the city have the subdivision (bairro) name in the name of the route. It's best to have a map of the city and it's subdivisions if planning a trip. The VISATE site has a list of all routes and maps as well.(updated Feb 2015)

    By car

    There are a couple of places to rent a car if you're planning on seeing points outside of the center of the city or if you plan to travel throughout the Serra Gaúcha. 1. Localiza Rent a Car[dead link] 2. Yes Renta a Car 3. Hertz 4. City Rent a Car [dead link]

    -29.168981-51.1893851 São Pelegrino Church, Av. Itália, 54, B. São Pelegrino (Av. Itália, corner with Av. Rio Branco), ☏ +55 54 3221-2567, saopelegrino@diocesedecaxias.org.br. 08:00 - 18:00, genera...
    -29.144646-51.2005942 Replica of historic Caxias do Sul, Rua Ludovico Cavinatto, 1431 (beside the Grape Festival Pavilions). Architectural complex of 15 wooden houses, including a church and a band...
    -29.168773-51.1794183 Roman Catholic Diocese of Caxias do Sul (Catedral Diocesana), Rua Sinimbu 1976-2108 (On Rua Sinimbu adjacent to Praça Dante Alighieri (central square of the city)), ☏ +55 54 3...
    -29.126213-51.1253216 Castelo Lacave winery, BR 116 - Km 143, ☏ +55 54 4009-4822. The castle was built by Uruguayan businessman Juan Carrau from 1968-1978 in the style of an 11th-century medieval c...
    -29.117173-51.1114787 Marcopolo Bus factory, Av. Rio Branco, 4889 - Bairro Ana Rech, ☏ +55 54 2101-4000. Tour the Marcopolo Bus Factory, one of the largest bus companies in the world.
    -29.14474-51.1989948 Festa da Uva (GrapeFest - occurs ever even-numbered year in February/March), R. Ludovico Cavinatto, 1431. This biennial agricultural convention celebrates everything from this...
    Alameda Pizzeria, Rua Matteo Gianella, 1440, ☏ +55 54 3211-0102, +55 54 32113694.(updated Feb 2015)
    Churrascaria Gaudério, Rua Mário de Boni, 1766, ☏ +55 54 3225-1466, gauderio@gauderio.com.br.
    Chateau Lacave, BR 116, Km 143, s/nº, ☏ +55 54 4009-4800, +55 54 4009-4822, lacave@lacave.com.br. Daily 11:30-15:00, Tu-Th 19:30-22:00, F Sa 19:30-23:00.

    Traditional gaucho venues

    1. Paiol Espaço Nativo.

    Budget

    1. Bandeira Hotel, Rua Sinimbu, 2435, ☏ +55 54 3221-1657, +55 54 99101-0208. 2. Coophotel (antigo Alfred Hotel), Rua Sinimbu, 2266, ☏ +55 54 3209-8600. 3. Hotel Pousada Caxiense, ☏ +55 54 3229-3155.

    Mid-range

    1. Bela Vista Parque Hotel, ☏ +55 54 3283-1177. 2. Ibis Caxias do Sul, Rua João Nichelle 2335 - Sanvitto II (near the Iguatemi Shopping center on the far west side of the city), ☏ +55 54 3209-5555. Ibis is a discount French chain hotel with very adequate accommodations. The hotel is outside of the city center, so you should plan on public transit, taxi or car to reach the center from this point. About R$120 and R$160 per night.. 3. Tri Hotel Executive Caxias do Sul, Rua Ernesto Alves, 2083 -...

    Splurge

    1. Blue Tree Towers Caxias do Sul, Rua Pinheiro Machado, 2867 - Pelegrino (Located in the Pelegrino subdivision adjacent to the city center.), ☏ +55 54 3224-9000. R$240 to R$470. 2. Cosmos Hotel, R. Vinte de Setembro,1563, Centro, ☏ +55 54 2101-7777. 3. Hotel Intercity Premium, Av. Terezinha Pauletti Sanvitto, 333, Desvio Rizzo, ☏ +55 54 3026-1000. 4. Personal Royal Hotel, Rua Garibaldi, 153 - Pio X (in the Pio X subdivision adjacent to the center of the city), ☏ +55 54 3289-2000. R$159 to R$...

  3. Jun 25, 2024 · Caxias do Sul is a city located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Caxias do Sul is a bustling city with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant economy. The city was founded on June 20, 1890.

  4. Caxias do Sul é um município brasileiro do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Localiza-se no nordeste do estado a uma altitude de 817 metros, sendo a maior cidade da Serra Gaúcha; a segunda cidade gaúcha mais populosa, superada apenas pela capital Porto Alegre; e a 47.ª maior cidade brasileira.

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