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Belonging to the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary Secular Institute, the Shrine of the Thrice Admirable Mother of Schoenstatt was inaugurated on 11 December 1977, being a faithful copy of the original one founded in Germany in 1914 by Father Joseph Kentnich.
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Lago Prefeito Telmo Kirst (Lago Dourado)
This artifial lake is used as a water reservoir for the drinking water treatment system. There is a 5 830 m track that goes around the lake, comprised of one double-lane track for running and another for cycling (soon to be illuminated). There's also a small area dedicated to swimming, a playground, a soccer field, a volleyball field, parking and bathrooms.
Catedral de São João Batista
One of the largest cathedrals in all of Brazil. The main edifice was built between 1928 and 1932, and the two 82-meter (269 ft) tall towers were added much later; it was finished in 1977.
Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul
The Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul is the newest circuit in use in Brazil. The track has a total length of 3530.7 meters, with 14 curves (seven right and seven left) of high, medium and low speeds. Considered by the pilots one of the most challenging and enjoyable circuits of Brazil. Inaugurated on June 12, 2005, the track receives races of the main automobile categories - Stock car, Clio Cup, Formula 3, as well as the Brazilian Speed Motorcycling Championship.
The 471 road between Santa Cruz do Sul and Sinimbu passes through the Rio Pardinho district, an authentic German-settled farming community. It is worth exploring by car for its pretty churches, speciality shops and excellent German restaurants.