Tour starts in Volta Redonda

 

The area around Vassouras was once the largest coffee producing region in the world, producing 65% of Brazil's total coffee export. In 1782, the “sesmaria de Vassouras e Rio Bonito” was donated to Fransisco Rodrigues Alves, and thus started the development of not only Vassouras, but also of the coffee era. Many coffee farms (Fazendas) were constructed in the area, Some of which are also open to the public, either as museum or as hotel-fazenda.

 

The tour includes a visit of the "Casa da Hera", the former house of the richest coffee baron in Brazil. 

 

Duration: 1/2 day (4-5 hours) - Can be done in Combination with a visit to Fazenda Ponte Alta or Conservatória.

 

Price: 250 R$ per person (minimum 3 people)

Included: Transport and guiding services

 

IMPORTANT: The price includes pickup and drop off in Volta redonda - RJ, a 2 hr bus ride from Rio de Janeiro. In order to do this tour, it is recommended to travel  to Volta Redonda (Bus is 40-50R$ one way) the evening before the trip and spend the night in a pousada (about 80R$ pp).

 

Buses from Rio de Janeiro or Barra da Tijuca to Volta Redonda are frequent, and the buses are comfortable, with airco and some even with WiFi. The company is called "Cidade do Aço". Click here to check their timetable

 

It is also possible to do the trip in one day from Rio de Janeiro. This would mean a very early start (05:00h) and a late return (20:00-21:00 depending on traffic). The price for a one day trip would be 550R$ pp.