The gastronomic route of the Paraíba Valley is one of the richest in the state of São Paulo, bringing authentic flavors that go back generations, since the days of the coffee barons. Between family recipes and artisanal products, the route brings together the best of country cooking and offers options for all tastes, from colonial cafés to country lunches on the wood-burning stove.
Today we bring you centuries-old farms in the Paraíba Valley that offer unmissable culinary experiences. Each one is an invitation to taste the flavors of the region, in some of the preserved mansions of the interior of São Paulo – and even Rio de Janeiro!
Vale do Paraíba gastronomic route: the best farms for anunmissablemeal
Loanda Farm
With its neoclassical mansion and European furniture, Loanda is one of the most popular farms in Bananal. The property offers guided tours and mouth-watering gastronomic experiences , whether it’s colonial coffee or lunch with traditional recipes from the region.
📍 Bananal | 340 kilometers from São Paulo
Fazenda dos Coqueiros
Next up is another farm in Bananal, a town that stood out during the coffee-growing era. The property offers guided tours of its facilities, from the mansion to the old slave quarters, and also lodging. Another highlight of the visit is the homemade lunch which revives the traditional recipes of the Vale do Café.
📍 Bananal | 340 kilometers from São Paulo
São Luiz da Boa Sorte Farm
The 19th-century property has even hosted royalty during the Second Empire, and currently operates as a boutique hotel. In addition to lodging, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte offers a museum about the coffee-growing era, recreation for children and Brazilian cuisine on the wood-burning stove. Perfect for a meal from scratch, just like in the golden age of coffee!
📍 Vassouras (RJ) | 320 kilometers from São Paulo
Santa Vitória Farm
This 1850s farm offers historic lodging in the middle of nature, near waterfalls and preserved forest. But as well as being able to spend the night in a century-old environment, visitors can also try typical caipira meals! Under the command of chef Vitor Rabelo, Santa Vitória offers breakfast with local products, as well as lunch and dinner. Preference is given to small producers and organic produce from the local garden.
📍 Queluz | 220 kilometers from São Paulo
