EThis tour is a real time travel. Only at an one-hour distance from Rio ant the Piraí District, in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, is possible to observe the luxury and splendorous life of the 18th and 19th centuries Brazilian Coffee Barons.

Huge farms, old coffee beans plantations, with their Main Houses and Slaves Lounges (SENZALAS), open their doors to public visitation, as live museums.

The tour consists of one nightstand and breakfast at the Hotel Fazenda Arvoredo and on the next day, a tracking through the Atlantic Forest and visit to farms at the neighborhood on convertible jeeps.

Arriving at the hotel, an old farm itself, there is a show performing the Baron's family life and their habits during the climax of the coffee cycle. At the other farms visited, there is an explanation of the Barons day-by-day living and their family, slaves and coffee dealers relationship. Some farms have slave museums and regional goods like cachaça, sausages, biscuits and compotes for sale.

For the good old music lovers, the small village of Conservatória, at 15 minutes form the hotel, is a traditional bohemia center of "Seresta" (Brazilian romantic music) with lots of pubs and bistros opened all night long during the weekends.

ROUTE: Transfer to Hotel Fazenda Arvoredo by bus > Atlantic Forest and visit to the farms on convertible Jeeps > return to Hotel Fazenda Arvoredo > transfer to Rio by bus.

Get in contact with M&C by the email address: turismo@mcflats.com.br and enjoy your program with comfort, safety and quality.

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