Garopaba Cachaça Tour

Aside from its beaches, the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina stands out for its liquors. Discover how its most popular spirit is made on this cachaça tour of Garopaba, where we'll visit a traditional distillery.

Garopaba Cachaça Tour

We'll pick you up at 2:30 pm at your hotel to start this cachaça tour of Garopaba. During the tour, we'll learn how this popular drink, typical of the state of Santa Catarina, is derived from the flour of cassava, also known as yuca or manioc.

First, we'll visit the artisanal distillery of Alambique do Vô Zeca, where we'll observe the process of making cachaça and taste it ourselves. Our next stop will be the archaeological site of Praia da Vigia, where we will explore the origins of this spirit.

Then we'll head to the historic center of Garopaba to continue discovering the history and production process of cachaça. Additionally, we will visit the Armação Baleeira de São Joaquim de Garopaba, a structure used for whaling, highlighting another key industry in the area.

The last stop will occur at the home workshop of a local craftsman, where we'll see various instruments related to cachaça and other industries characteristic of the state of Santa Catarina.

Following our visit to the workshop, we'll return to your hotel in Garopaba, arriving at 6:30 pm.