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Black Lake

Gramado, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Ranked #4 of 29 attractions in Gramado
4.5 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Traveller Description: The Lago Negro (Black Lake) is one of the most famous spots in Gramado. The lake is in fact a big artificial pond built in the middle of the forest... more »
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Sao Paulo, SP
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Great place to walk, enjoy nature and take pictures More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I think the excess of Paddleboats somewhat ruins the scenery. More

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Porto Alegre, RS
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

avoid the sunday afternoon crowds. if its cloudy, avoid also. it´s not Loch Ness, though... More

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Sanfranl1
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

We spent part of our afternoon at the lake and took a paddle boat ride. Nice and romantic. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

There's something in this place that attracts me -- I really don't know what it is. Walking around the lake is already good (try to get there very early in the morning or very late in the afternoon in order to avoid the tourist buses). But I suggest you to walk in the surroundings and admire the neighbourhood. I don't... More

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Salvador, BA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

The landscape is very beautiful, but there are other better attractions in the city. Just spend your time there if you really have time to spare. More

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Brasil
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

The are boats to pedal, shops, and it is surrounded-in the summer--by blue hydrangeas. More

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Edmonton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The walk around the lake is great for a nice afternoon stroll. There were lots of people there because it was high tourist season in Gramado. The hortensias were beautiful and it was great to just sit and relax in the shade and enjoy the warm weather. Only issue is that we took a taxi to the lake but there... More

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Campinas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

A lake with "swan" and "caravel" boats (the first one is a bit less expensive); it's quite nice to walk around the lake. Especially, in December, when hortensias are blue. More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

The lake itself is nothing special you can fine in any city around the world. But the city of Gramado make the rest of the visit more than good More

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