Caminhos de Pedra Tour

On this tour through the Caminhos de Pedra, we will explore an authentic open-air museum focusing on Italian immigration in Brazil, combining history, nature, and cuisine.

Caminhos de Pedra Tour

At 9 am, we will meet at Rua Duque de Caxias in Bento Gonçalves to start the tour. The name "Caminhos de Pedra" will be explained during our journey.

This route serves as an open-air museum detailing the history of Italian immigration in Brazil. Participants will learn how Italian culture merged with local traditions through cattle raising and vineyard cultivation.

We will visit the Parque da Ovelha to understand sheep care, followed by a stop at the Cantina Strapazzon, established in the late 19th century. Here, we will discover the local winemaking tradition, noting that the site has been featured in various films, including the 1995 Brazilian film O Quatrilho.

We will conclude with a view of Casa Bertarello, a stone house that once served as lodging for the first immigrants in the area.

We will return by bus to Bento Gonçalves, arriving at the starting point around 1 pm.