In 1911, a group of Dutch families settled in Carambeí, in the Campos Gerais, and started the dairy farming the region is still known for. In 1951, another group founded Castrolanda, near Castro. This day trip from Curitiba shows how these communities live today and what they kept from the Netherlands: windmills, wooden houses, cooperatives and food.

Highlights

• Carambeí Historic Park – one of the largest open-air museums in Brazil, with a recreated village of the first settlers.
• Castrolanda – home of the Dutch Immigration Memorial and its 37-metre windmill, one of the tallest in Latin America.
• Dutch-style pies, cheeses and other local treats.
• Stories from your guide about the immigrants, the cooperatives and the culture of the region.

How the day works

Your guide picks you up at your hotel in Curitiba. The drive to Carambeí takes about 2 hours, through the fields of the Campos Gerais. You spend the day between Carambeí and Castro and are back at your hotel after about 9 hours.

Why book this tour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Curitiba, in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Easy pace, good for families. Strollers are fine.
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

Good to know

• Lunch, food and drinks are not included.
• This tour requires a minimum number of guests.