São João Travel Guide
Santa Maria
Popular places to visit
Royal Plaza Shopping
During your visit to Santa Maria, you can do some window-shopping at Royal Plaza Shopping. Take in the museums and stargazing spots in the area.
Diacono Joao Luiz Pozzobon Museum
You can study the exhibits at Diacono Joao Luiz Pozzobon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Maria. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
Vicente Pallotti Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vicente Pallotti Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Maria. Take in the museums and stargazing spots in the area.
Medianeira Memorial
You can learn about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Medianeira Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Historical and Cultural Museum of the Franciscan Sisters
You can study the exhibits at Historical and Cultural Museum of the Franciscan Sisters, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Maria. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Edmundo Cardoso Memorial House
You can study the exhibits at Edmundo Cardoso Memorial House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Maria. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Top hotels in São João

HOTEL APPEL
TUDO ESTAVA EXCELENTE, NÃO CONHECIA, MAS JÁ TINHA OUVIDO FALAR BEM, E DE FATO, MARAVILHOSO. SEMPRE QUE PRECISAR COM CERTEZA SERÁ NO APPEL QUE VOU ME INSTALAR.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

P1 Hotel
Ótimo custo-benefício. Faltou apenas o frigobar no quarto.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Dom Rafael Premium
Great location close to downtown, friendly service, easy parking.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Altadomo Hotel
So it's no Marriott, but for the price it's a good place to stay. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful and it's located close enough to the town center to be convenient to most activities and restaurants in the city. The gym is mediocre and the pool more of a large warm tub, and the rooms ...
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2019

Hotel Dom Rafael Executivo
Hotel novo, café da manhã muito bom, completo. Limpo. Chuveiro bom. Camas boas. O único inconveniente é que não garantem vaga no estacionamento e o valor de R$ 90,00 é muito caro na minha opinião
Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Hotel Dom Rafael Business
Uma experiência muito aconchegante, entregando tudo que promete, além de um silêncio renovador e atendimento muito cortês.
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São João

Noal
Noal might not have many top sights, but Vicente Pallotti Museum and Mallet Museum and Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Passo D'Areia
Visitors to Passo D'Areia like its museums and monuments, and Mallet Museum and Memorial is a sight worth a stop.

Duque de Caxias
While there might not be top attractions in Duque de Caxias, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vicente Pallotti Museum and Medianeira Memorial.

Boi Morto
While Boi Morto may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Medianeira Memorial and Royal Plaza Shopping.

Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Museums and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Nossa Senhora de Fátima. A stop by Santa Maria Art Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Urlândia
When in Urlândia, you can plan a visit to Vicente Pallotti Museum and Medianeira Memorial, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.