Get away from Sao Paulo’s bustle visiting the charming colonial town of Embu das Artes 40 minutes away from the main hotel area. Explore the art galleries, artisan shops, handicraft stalls and gastronomic delights in the company of a private tour guide. The Embu is known for its weekly arts and crafts fairs. The fair and shops offer a broad range of paintings, home decorative objects, wood carvings, ceramics, religious goods, furniture, folk arts, art galleries, gems, old coins and bank notes, tchotchkes, puppies, board games, porcelains, sculptures, baskets, lace, jewelry, tools, etc... The selection is outstanding and very reasonably priced. Lined up in the main square and radiating streets lots of cozy cafés and a myriad of eateries where you can dine on lunch and sample delicious Brazilian typical dishes and desserts. Take the chance to visit this lovely town and get to know about the luster that make it reference when it comes to artistic expression of all kinds.
Itinerary: Day 1
Embu is a small town that has become a tourist attraction for all art lovers. Embu das Artes is sure to impress by being a charming refuge for great Brazilian artists.
When we reach the elegant town, we'll embark on a walking tour around its old town and the most emblematic places, such as the Art and Handicraft Fair, one of the city's main attractions, which creates a real hub of activity every weekend. You're sure to love it!
Have free time to explore the town at your pace, gaining a sense of the cultural spirit embodied by Embu das Artes. You won't be able to resist the temptation to visit the art and craft shops spread along the lively streets. Plus, you'll be able to visit a local restaurant and enjoy typical cuisine accompanied by live music.
Afterwards, you'll be able to visit the Sacred Art Museum, located in a 16th-century building built by Jesuits and indigenous people from the region.
