Marechal Cândido Rondon

Half-timbered architecture in the cityscape, handicrafts with Germanic influences, and a cuisine with its own specialties give Marechal Cândido Rondon a distinctive character. There are also events, cycling, and leisure activities throughout the municipality. For families and other travelers choosing a vacation rental, the first question is whether to focus on city life and culture or outdoor activities.

Half-timbered architecture, art, and distinctive buildings

Half-timbered architecture is one of the cityscape’s defining features. Casa do Artesão, on the central Praça Willy Barth, offers a close look at local handicrafts. Handicrafts by 40 local members are sold there. Most of the pieces are connected to Germanic culture and are made in the house itself.

The square is more than a landmark: Praça Willy Barth is considered a local icon and is used by families and people of all ages for sports, leisure, and socializing. In the city center, Bunker Berlin also stands out for its size: it has 38 rooms on three floors, two of them underground. It occupies almost an entire city block. Galeria AK offers a different focus, featuring art exhibitions and objects from the last century.

Centro de Eventos Werner Wanderer is built in the Germanic style. Its 33 different facades each represent a German city. Expo Rondon takes place here, making the building and the event two distinct aspects of the town to explore.

Local cuisine and traditions

One of Marechal Cândido Rondon’s typical dishes is Boi no Rolete. A whole ox is cooked rotating over a fire or embers and under a cover. A sweet specialty is Cuca rondonense: a cake-like bread with a sweet crumb topping, traditionally filled with ingredients such as curd cheese or coconut. Typical German dishes are also frequently served and enjoyed in local bars and restaurants. Travelers looking to make food part of their trip will find both a hearty celebratory dish and sweet and traditional cuisine to explore.

Five folk dance groups work to preserve and revive the colonists’ Germanic traditions through dance. Oktoberfest is the city’s most important festival. Together with Expo Rondon, these events shape the local festival calendar in different ways.

Events and excursions

Expo Rondon has been held in July since 1960, close to July 25. If attending an event is important to your trip, you can take this period into account when planning your vacation. Expo Rondon is held at Centro de Eventos Werner Wanderer. For a cultural and city-focused stay, half-timbered architecture, Casa do Artesão, and Galeria AK offer different points of interest.

There are also several options for active days. Rota das Orquídeas is a 43-kilometer cycling route in the municipality of Marechal Cândido Rondon. Pesque-pagues combine fishing with camping and leisure activities. In the municipality, Parque de Lazer Annita Wanderer offers fishing events, camping, an artificial beach, piers, sports courts, a children’s amusement park, and restroom facilities. These activities are quite different: the cycling route offers a longer ride, while the park brings together several leisure areas.

Outside the destination lies Cachoeira da Onça, 25 kilometers from the municipal seat. There are hiking trails and opportunities for horseback riding. Museu Padre José Gaertner is in the district of Porto Mendes. It is temporarily closed for renovation and is expected to reopen to the public once the work is complete.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Marechal Cândido Rondon is accessible via highways BR-277 and BR-487, as well as a connecting road to BR-376. The nearest airport is in Toledo, 40 kilometers from Marechal Cândido Rondon. When choosing a vacation rental, it helps to decide on your priorities in advance: do you want to focus on the city, its architecture, and events, or are you mainly planning to cycle, fish, and take excursions in the municipality? Check the accommodation’s location in relation to the activities that matter most to you.

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