If you’re considering travelling to Brazil, you should learn about the coffee farms you can visit in the lands of the biggest producer of coffee in the world.
They’re also known as Colonial Farms.
From Minas Gerais, to Paraná, São Paulo and other states, in this article I will show you various coffee farms you can visit to not only learn more about coffee production in Brazil, but also taste coffee while admiring the beautiful landscapes.
By Mila.
Published on 08.30.2022
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Coffee Farms to Visit in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
Uana Etê Ecological Garden – Coffee tasting!
In Paulo de Frontin – Rio de Janeiro, discover the most popular ecological garden in the region and enjoy the connection between nature and each of its wonderful scenarios accompanied by coffee experiences.
Make your mark while planting coffee seedlings and then enjoy a delicious tasting of high-quality local coffee.
Arrive on time to participate in the guided tour and enjoy the more than 30 indoor gardens of Uaná Etê!
The ticket includes a guided tour, garden tour and coffee tasting!
You can book this tour among others in their official website.
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Fazenda União – A cute coffee farm house
One of the cutest farms on this list, the União Farm (in Rio das Flores – Rio de Janeiro) is an example of a rural property of the coffee cycle.
But it’s not just a farm to visit: it’s an experience.
In order to educate visitors about that period in time and about the lifestyle and customs of the Brazilian colonial period, actors perform as coffee barons and also slaves.
You can learn more, see pictures and book your visit here.
The Tozan Farm – Popular coffee farm tour in Brazil
Near São Paulo capital, in Campinas, you can have a guided tour to the Fazenda Tozan, or ‘Tozan Farm’, also known as (Monte d’Este), a coffee plantation.
You will see beautiful coffee plantation landscapes, learn about the immigrants that came to São Paulo, the different cultures, stages of coffee production, historical facts associated with this activity, and much more.
You can learn more and book this coffee plantation tour here.
Vista Alegre Farm – A place full of history
The Vista Alegre farm, located in Valença – Rio de Janeiro, is one of the most important of coffee farms of the XIX century.
Originally dedicated to growing coffee, music, theatrical arts and religion were also taught at Vista Alegre.
The first school in the country to teach children of slaves and poor children how to read and write was in the Vista Alegre farm.
Today, the Vista Alegre farm carries out guided historical tours with options that include snacks and lunch, lodging in the colonial headquarters, and social, cultural and corporate events.
You can learn more and book your visit and/or stay here.
Coffee Farms to Visit in Northeast Brazil
Sítio São Luís – A unique and personal coffee farm experience
In Brazilian Portuguese, a “Sítio” basically means a smaller farm, that still has a lot of its characteristics.
The Sítio São Luís is located about 60 miles from Fortaleza – Ceará, and is part of the “Green Coffee Route”, a route that shows sustainable coffee production.
You can visit the colonial mansion of Sítio São Luís, have direct contact with animals and enjoy a meal prepared on a wood stove for lunch or the classic Brazilian ‘café da tarde’, or afternoon coffee.
You can learn more and get info on booking on their official Instagram.
Sustainable Coffee Farms to Visit in Brazil
The century-old farms in the cities of Mulungu, Guaramiranga, Pacoti and Baturité produce their coffee plantations in a sustainable, artisanal and chemical-free way.
Guests can get to know this up close at Sítio Águas Finas, a property from 1939, which produces Café Uchôa.
Coffee Farms to Visit in South of Brazil
Monte Bello Farm – Lovely coffee farm in the South
This beautiful farm is located in Ribeirão Claro – Paraná. In addition to chalet accommodations, the farm offers tours of its facilities.
The farm, which was established nearly 90 years ago, covers 120 hectares and still has excellent facilities and equipment.
It is an encounter with coffee’s history.
You can learn more and book your visit here.
Coffee Farms to Visit in Minas Gerais
Casa Baldoni – Guided immersive tour
Located in Santa Rita do Sapucaí – Minas Gerais, the ‘Casa Baldoni’, or ‘Baldoni House’ coffee farm offers an experience called “From Foot to Cup”, which provides an immersion into the world of specialty coffees.
The guided tour explains about the production processes, crop composition, species and existing varieties.
After walking around the property and getting to know the roast, comes the tasting of fresh coffee.
You can learn more and book here.
Unique Café Farm Visits – Specialty coffee and fun!
The Brazilian specialty coffee brand Unique Café offers a few different experiences, all involving visiting their coffee farms.
You can choose from an adventurous trail by car, to flying on a balloon and seeing the coffee farms from the sky, and also learning more about coffee plantation, harvesting, and different drying processes, and much more.
Learn more and book your visit here.
Bonus Q&A – How Many Coffee Farmers Are There in The World?
We know Brazil is the biggest producer of coffee in the world, but have you ever wondered how many coffee farmers there are around the globe?
There is no official data on how many coffee farms are there in the world, but a consensus based upon analysis of over 20,000 interviews in 20 countries has estimated that there are roughly 12.5 million smallholder coffee farms in the world.
Photos by Michael Burrows and Young_n
