Nova Trento & Brusque Excursion

Travel to Nova Trento and discover the Italian legacy in this town in inland Brazil. We'll visit its sanctuaries and check out the city of Brusque, where we'll visit its department stores.

Nova Trento & Brusque Excursion

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Florianópolis early in the morning and head towards the northern part of the state of Santa Catarina. After more than an hour's drive, our first stop will be São João Batista, known for its 150 shoe factories, where we will visit a traditional market showcasing local products.

Next, we will continue to Nova Trento, a municipality influenced by Austrian, German, Polish, and Italian immigration from the late 19th century. Around midday, we will take a break for lunch at a typical Italian restaurant (lunch not included). Following the break, we will visit the Sanctuary of Santa Paulina, the first Brazilian saint and a significant attraction in Santa Catarina.

After the sanctuary, we will visit a vineyard to learn about the local wines and a chocolate factory, where we will discuss the unique aspects of these products.

Our tour will conclude in Brusque, ideal for shopping. We will take you to FIP (Feira da Moda), featuring hundreds of stores. You will have about two hours of free time for shopping before we return to Florianópolis at approximately 5 pm.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes pickup at hotels and accommodations in the north, west, and downtown areas of Florianópolis.