What you'll do on day 7
- Coffee Baron’s Fazenda – A Journey into Brazil’s Coffee Heritage
- Leave Rio de Janeiro behind and travel approximately three hours into the lush Coffee Valley, where historic fazendas tell the story of the coffee barons who made Brazil the world’s leading coffee producer in the 19th century.
- Step back in time as you explore a beautifully preserved coffee estate, discovering its historic rooms, old machinery, drying patios and traditional coffee facilities. The visit also evokes the world portrayed in The Slave Isaura, the famous Brazilian novel and television series filmed in historic fazendas of this region.
- Enjoy a coffee tasting featuring beans grown on the estate, while learning about Brazilian coffee traditions and the secrets behind its distinctive flavours. Surrounded by tropical gardens, centuries-old trees and peaceful landscapes, this immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Brazil’s history, culture and coffee heritage, far beyond its famous beaches and samba.