Witmarsum feels like a small European village in the Paraná countryside. It was founded in 1951 by Mennonite families of German and Frisian origin, who had first settled in Santa Catarina, and today it is known for its cheeses, jams, biscuits and colonial coffee. Your guide picks you up in Curitiba and tells you their story on the way.

Highlights

• The Heimat Museum, which tells the story of the Mennonite settlers (on the days it is open).
• A walk through the colony, with its German-style houses and gardens.
• Local shops selling the colony's cheeses, jams and homemade biscuits.
• Time for a typical meal or a colonial coffee at a local restaurant.

How the day works

Choose a morning (7am) or afternoon (1pm) departure. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, drives you to the colony, in Palmeira, about 1 hour away, and brings you back about 6 hours later.

Why book this tour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Curitiba, in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• A short drive, so you spend more of the day in the colony.
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

Good to know

• Meals and purchases are not included.
• A minimum number of guests is required. If it isn't reached, you can still go as a private tour for a small additional charge.