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Municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Três Coroas is a city in Grande Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The surrounding hills and the Paranhana River flowing through are good for rafting and other outdoor activities but the main sight here is something unusual in this part of the world - a Tibetan Buddhist temple.
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Templo Budista de Três Coroas
The first Tibetan Buddhist temple in the country, featuring several beautiful religious buildings. It was established in 1995 by teacher Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930-2002) who settled here for the final years of his life. Featuring the temple itself, eight stupas, a statue of Akshobhya Buddha and a large set of prayer wheels, the complex is the main sight in Três Coroas. Visitors are welcome, but keep in mind that this is a religious site and not a tourist attraction and visitors need to behave respectfully.
Museum presenting the history of the colony that grew into the present-day town of Três Coroas as well as the history of the Lauffer family.
A covered bridge across the Paranhana River, one of the few covered bridges in Rio Grande do Sul. The current bridge is the third one at this place, earlier ones were destroyed by floods and storms.
A rather grand building (compared to other buildings in town) at the junction of two main streets housing the local government.
A high-heel shoe monument, probably celebrating the main industry of the region ie. shoe making.
Rafting park that also has other activities like ziplining and rappelling.
Rafting park that also has a restaurant.
Rafting park.
Celebrating the establishment of the town; Três Coroas became an independent municipality on 12 May 1959. The 2026 edition featured music and theater performances, a fashion show and street food stalls.
Tibetan restaurant with traditional and modern dishes. There is also a small shop selling Tibetan objects.
Tibetan and Thai cuisine, near the Buddhist temple.
Pancake place with over 80 different sweet and savory pancakes.
Buffet restaurant and pizzeria.
Pizzeria.
Home-style food made on a wooden stove. Outdoor seating with a playing area for kids.
Buffet restaurant.
Pizza and different drinks.
Coffee and traditional small bites.
Hotel with 35 rooms. Rooms have tv, AC and free Wi-FI.
Guesthouse. Rooms have AC, tv and private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi.
A calm guesthouse with 22 rooms next to the river. Rooms have AC, tv and private bathrooms.
Guesthouse. There is also another guesthouse with the same name in the city.
Guesthouse out in the nature. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms. There's a restaurant, and breakfast is included.
Large supermarket in the middle of the town, part of the Unidasul group.
Supermarket.
Mercado do Gaúcho
Supermarket.
Shoes and clothing.
By car
The main way in is state highway BR-115 following the river valley. Starting from Porto Alegre, the straightest way is RS-020 to Taquara, a short bit RS-239 and join the BR-115 from there.
By bus
The bus station (Rodoviária de Três Coroas) is at the intersection of Av. Santa Maria and R. América just east of the river and in practice just a bus stop outside a small commercial building.
Downtown is a little over 1 km across, and as such walkable (there are sidewalks along the streets). For locations further out, drive or take a taxi/Uber.
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