Located in the Ribeirão Preto Metropolitan Region, 345 km from São Paulo, Jaboticabal is an excellent destination for those who enjoy history, culture and good food. If you’re not sure, you should know that the city’s name derives from the jaboticaba, a fruit typical of the region.
One of the highlights of Jaboticabal is the ornamental plants that adorn its public spaces. There, squares and gardens are decorated with rose bushes. As a result, the town has become known as the City of Roses a title that lives up to the charm of the place.
What to do in Jaboticabal?
This inland city is very quiet, but you can still have fun at various tourist attractions such as the Botanical Garden, which displays exotic plants; the Parque do Lago, which is great for strolling around on weekends and picnics; and the Praça 9 de Julho, where various cultural events take place.
You can also visit the Pinacoteca and the Municipal Theatre, as well as take guided tours of the buildings that are part of the city’s historical heritage and check out the local architecture. Jaboticabal is a city full of plans and activities to explore!
Events not to be missed in the city!
At certain times of the year, Jaboticabal prepares to receive tourists looking to take part in certain events that only take place in the city. For example, the Festa do Quitute and Expo-Feira de Arte e Artesanato take place in July and bring together admirers of good gastronomy and handicrafts. The National Peanut Fair, the city’s main export product, takes place in August and revolves around the world of peanuts. The “Amendoloucos”, a traditional paçoca competition, is also held there.
Are you in the mood to visit this charming little town? The best months to visit Jaboticabal are between April and September, when the weather is more pleasant and the temperature is milder. This way, you can make the most of the events and plans the city has to offer.
