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About Colina do Sol
Colina do Sol is one of Brazil's best-known naturist grounds, set on hilly countryside at Morro da Pedra outside Taquara in Rio Grande do Sul. It began in 1995 as a private project of naturists Celso Rossi and Paula Andreazza and in 2001 became a non-profit civil association, the Clube Naturista Colina do Sol (CNCS), whose property belongs to its members. An academic study of the site describes about 45 hectares, a dozen families living there permanently, roughly a hundred cabins for rent or seasonal use, a hostel and a camping area, plus a lake with a man-made beach and a stone-built pool. Accommodation is not run by the club itself: cabins, the Hotel Ubuntu and other lodgings are offered by independent providers and booked directly with them, but every guest must follow the club's ethics code and internal rules. The club also lists a small shop and a restaurant. Separate written rules apply to unaccompanied visitors, so single guests should read them before travelling. As a members' association it hosts residents as well as weekend and holiday visitors, which gives it more of a village feel than a hotel.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is practised on the club's private land; public nudity outside designated areas is not permitted in Brazil.
Brazil has no federal law against nudity, but state and municipal ordinances vary. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are more tolerant, while conservative states prohibit nudity. Nudity on designated beaches is tolerated in some areas. The Brazilian Naturist Federation (FBrN) lobbies for legal clarity.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The ground is reached by road on Estrada da Grota in the Morro da Pedra area of rural Taquara, in the Paranhana valley of Rio Grande do Sul; a car is the practical way to arrive. Visitors are asked to read the club's general visitor information and internal regulations before coming, and unaccompanied visitors have their own set of rules. Lodging is booked directly with the cabin owners or Hotel Ubuntu, not through the club. Prices were not published on the pages we could open in 2026, so contact the club (phone/WhatsApp +55 51 99959-3490) to arrange a visit.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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-22.1366, -51.3527
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Colina do Sol without being a member?
Yes, the club publishes information for visitors and lodging can be booked with independent providers on site, but all guests must follow the club's rules. Check the visitor page or contact the club before arriving.
Are single visitors welcome?
The club has a separate set of rules for unaccompanied visitors. Read them and contact the club in advance.
Where can I stay?
Cabins, a hostel, camping and Hotel Ubuntu are available on the grounds, each booked directly with its operator.
Where exactly is it?
At Estrada da Grota 16.900, Morro da Pedra, Taquara, Rio Grande do Sul, not in Paraná.
Sources
- Clube Naturista Colina do Sol (home)
- Colina do Sol - Informações
- FURG REMEA article on Colina do Sol (search result)
- Hotel Naturista Ubuntu - Live the World
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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