Florianopolis Trip Overview
Visit the charming little city of Blumenau. Walk these streets and be taken to Europe as this German colonized city, carved in the south of Brazil, is very true to the culture of the country where its founding fathers were born.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Florianopolis, Brazil
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Visit the charming little city of Blumenau. Walk these streets and be taken to Europe as this German colonized city, carved in the south of Brazil, is very true to the culture of the country where its founding fathers were born.
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Pass By: Alameda Duque de Caxias, Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina 89015-010 Brazil
Also known as Palmeiras Avenue, was the first planned street in the colony. The first imperial palms, brought from Rio de Janeiro, were planted in the center of the avenue, in 1876.
Stop At: Museu da Familia Colonial, Alameda Duque de Caxias 78 Centro, Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina 89015-010 Brazil
This cultural space preserves a collection of 6,200 pieces. They belong to the founder of Blumenau, colonizers and their families. Historical and well-maintained furniture, clothing, accessories, household items and machinery. At the back of the Museum complex is the forest garden, where you can still find trees planted by the city’s founder and the Cemetery of the Cats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cemitério dos Gatos Edith Gaerthner, Centro, Blumenau – SC, 89012-590, Brazil
You will get to know the Cemetery of the cats, made by the great-niece of the city’s founder Hermann Bruno Otto Blumenau (1819-99), Edith. She had great affection for cats. When they died, the cats were buried with the right to funeral procession. Over time, the place became a tourist attraction and the subject of national news programs.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Blumenau City Hall, Praca Victor Konder 2, Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina 89010-904 Brazil
Soon after, a panoramic tour with a 15-minute stop is made for photos at the City Hall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vila Germanica Park, Rua Alberto Stein 199 Velha, Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina 89036-900 Brazil
After, a visit to the Vila Germanic Park, location of the Oktoberfest and major events in Blumenau. In this place there are shops selling souvenirs from the events and other Germanic themes, as well as bars and cafeteria. Tourists will have plenty of time to explore the village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ataliba Churrascaria, R. Porto Rico, 77 – Ponta Aguda, Blumenau – SC, 89050-010, Brazil
During the tour there will be free time for purchases of knitwear, liquors and handicrafts. Lunch, not included, is suggested at the Ataliba Steakhouse. Enjoy some time to buy local handmade goods before a convenient ride back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour