Santa Maria and Quarta Colônia Guided Tour

On this tour through Santa Maria and Quarta Colônia, we'll learn about Italian immigration in Brazil and visit a popular university town.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll collect you from your hotel in Santa Maria and begin our guided tour in the city center.

As we explore Santa Maria, we'll view the neo-baroque and neoclassical style of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception, the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces, and the colourful houses of Villa Belga. We will also discuss the Federal University of Santa Maria, one of the largest universities in Brazil.

After Santa Maria, we will travel by minibus to the village of Silveira Martins, where we will stop at a restaurant for an Italian lunch including chicken, polenta, and pasta.

Additionally, we will visit nearby villages such as Vale Vêneto or Recanto Maestro, part of the Quarta Colônia. Each of these locations displays evidence of Italian influence. We will discuss the significant wave of European immigration, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, at the end of the 19th century.

We will explore what the Italian immigrants did in Brazil and why it became a sought-after destination for those seeking a better life.

After 8 hours of sightseeing, we will conclude the tour by dropping you off at your hotel.