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 from 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 cachaça making process and have a tasting. Next, we will explore the origins of this spirit at the archaeological site of Praia da Vigia.

We will then go to the historic center of Garopaba to continue learning about the history and production of cachaça. Additionally, we will visit the Armação Baleeira de São Joaquim de Garopaba, a site historically used for whaling, to understand another aspect of the local economy.

The final stop will be at the home workshop of a local craftsman, where we will see various instruments related to cachaça and other characteristic industries of Santa Catarina.

After our visit to the workshop, we will return to your hotel in Garopaba, arriving at 6:30 pm.