Secret Route: flavors, history, and nature

The Secret Route is a path full of sensory experiences where the tourist is the special guest. Located in Secretário, a bucolic rural village full of stories, mild climate, and breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by mountains.

This region in the district of Pedro do Rio, in Petrópolis, offers unique experiences for its visitors, who can explore the rich history of the region and also enjoy numerous attractions, such as delicious local gastronomy, outdoor activities, nature activities, accommodation options, a spa for relaxation and well-being, in addition to tour operators that organize your itinerary.

The Royal Road, an ancient historical route that connected the gold mines to the port in Rio de Janeiro, passed through the Secretário region, which is now filled with delicacies such as cheeses, sweets, preserves, beers, mushrooms, breads, and beautiful handmade items for good shopping. Not to mention the restaurants, immersed in nature and with mouth-watering dishes.

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For nature lovers, Secretário offers waterfalls, trails, and environmental preservation areas, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, exploring at their own pace and preference, such as biking, ATV rides, horseback riding, and jeep tours, or simply walking peacefully while admiring the landscape.

We invite you to visit the Instituto Caminho da Roça, a place that celebrates the culture, gastronomy, and rural sustainability, providing an authentic and enriching experience for all visitors. It is one of the must-visit attractions in the circuit. This space aims to preserve and promote Brazilian rural culture and gastronomy, as well as to promote sustainability and local development.

The institute offers courses, workshops, and events covering topics such as agroecology, traditional cuisine, handicrafts, music, and environmental education for the local population. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover and appreciate the flavors of Brazilian rural cuisine, with dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They will also experience up close the cultural traditions of the region, learn about sustainable cultivation techniques, local handicraft production, and traditional rural practices, as well as explore the locations where courses are held for residents.

Stay tuned to the events calendar of Petrópolis and make sure not to miss the AgroSerra Festival – From the countryside to the plate, an event that takes place in Secretário, usually in July. Unmissable!

Discover the Secret Route, this unique place where life seems to move more slowly and has the flavor of the countryside. Memories will not be lacking!