Visit the 18th Century Cachaça, Brazil's oldest invention!
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Here, time runs differently. The visitor not only hears about the history of the cachaça — he lives it, between the aroma of the caypira yeast and the heat of direct fire. Engenho Boa Vista is not a scene: it is a living organism, where every detail carries centuries of tradition. The real spice lies in authenticity — a cachaça made as it always was, in a place where past and present continue to meet in the alambic.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(14)
The guided tour was very good, the guides explain very well about the history of cachaça, however, I think during the tasting they could offer more cachaça
Foi um prazer recebê-la, fico feliz que tenha gostado da visita. Aqui em casa sempre brincamos que "o desconto é o tanto que beber aqui é por nossa conta", durante a degustação colocamos uma pequena quantidade para todas pessoas chegarem até o final da degustação. Depois disso às cachaças ficam em cima do balcão para os turistas servirem à vontade. Peço desculpas caso isso não tenha ficado claro. Espero que volte mais vezes para repetir a dose (literalmente kkkkkk). Abraço forte, feito cachaça!
The visit is very interesting and worth it. The guide explains very well the history of the cachaça, the production process and the whole tradition of the place. The only point that made me give 4 stars was the tasting. Only three small doses are served for tasting, in a well reduced amount. In addition, two of the cachaça are very similar, basically changing the alcohol content (40% and 48%). I expected a more complete experience, with more varieties, explanations about the aromas and flavors and harmonizations with cheeses or sweets from the region. Overall, I recommend the visit. With a richer tasting, it would easily be a 5-star experience.
Que bom que gostou da visita, é sempre um prazer receber e contar histórias aqui no engenho. Nós fazemos a degustação conforme explicado na experiência aqui no TripAdvisor. Servimos as três cachaças em pequena porção para todos chegarem até a última, depois abrimos para os turistas tomarem à vontade as cachaças. Como sempre falamos aqui: O desconto na venda é o tanto que beber aqui é por nossa conta! Peço desculpas se isso não tenha ficado claro. Em relação às diferenças entre às cachaças, explicamos justamente como os sabores mudam completamente mesmo "só" com a alteração da graduação álcoolica. Espero que volte mais vezes para repetir a experiência, será um prazer! Abraço forte, feito cachaça!
An incredible experience. From arrival until the time we left the attention was complete! João, grandson of the owner, very attentive and knowledgeable of the process and the history of the engine! An excellent experience that I highly recommend! Family and welcoming environment!!
Fico muito feliz de saber que gostaram do passeio, voltem sempre. Abraço forte, feito cachaça!
I visited the engine for interest in the history of the place and I was surprised how nice the visit was. The owner of the Engenho welcomed us and made a majestic presentation on the engine and the cachaça of the 18th century that they produce, uninterrupted since 1717. Wonderful trip!!! With right to class, causes and tasting!
Ficamos muito felizes de terem gostado do passeio, esperemos que voltem muitas vezes. Abraço forte, feito cachaça!
Sensational. I would say it is one of the few alambics “RAIZ” we have. It's historic. Nando is the sons Francisco and João; they know a lot about the subject.
QUe bom que gostou, volte sempre! Abraço forte, feito cachaça!
Visiting this century-old alambic is a unique experience. Nando, the owner of the place, is intense, almost a poet. As intense as the cachaças he and his children produce. It was a joy for us. We left with our bottles to taste the method Nando taught us.
Fico feliz que tenham gostado, meu pai realmente é fora de série. Voltem sempre e um abraço forte, feito cachaça!
Professional and relaxed guided visit. Lots of history and knowledge. Generous tasting of the cachaças.
Muito obrigado pela avaliação, foi um prazer enorme recebe-lo. Volte sempre, um abraço forte feito cachaça!
I did the guided tour with some foreign friends, and even in another language (English), the experience was amazing! Francis was able to pass on his passion for ingenuity and the whole tradition of his family in the production of cachaça for more than two centuries. I recommend the visit, it is really very interesting! My friends liked it too!
Fico muito feliz que tenham gostado de saber um pouco mais da nossa história e da cultura da cachaça, Leonardo. VOlte sempre, meu amigo. Será sempre bem-vindo! Abraço forte feito cachaça.
This was such a great visit. We learned so much about the history of the Cachaça Seculo XVIII with João. It is definitly worth the drive from Rio. We had an amazing time, taste excellent Cachaça and got many recommendation. We did this visit as part of our tour of Latin américain wines and spirits and this was definitly one of the highlight. Many thanks to João and his family for having us.
It was a pleasure to share a little bit of Minas Gerais history and culture with you and Lucca. I'm really glad you liked and i'm also thankful for the friendship we developed. I'll be watching the continuing of your trip here in south america with the best regards. Thank you for the visit!!!
This was such a great visit. We learned so much about the history of the Cachaça Seculo XVIII with João. It is definitly worth the drive from Rio. We had an amazing time, taste excellent Cachaça and got many recommendation. We did this visit as part of our tour of Latin américain wines and spirits and this was definitly one of the highlight. Many thanks to João and his family for having us.
It was a pleasure to share a little bit of Minas Gerais history and culture with you and Lucca. I'm really glad you liked and i'm also thankful for the friendship we developed. I'll be watching the continuing of your trip here in south america with the best regards. Thank you for the visit!!!
