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
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Because it is the oldest distillery, it is worth knowing the whole history involved in the production of cachaça and the context of everything that occurred at that time in the region.
I'm from Brasília, but part of my family is mine, and maybe that's why I have such a special relationship with Minas Gerais, with its culture, its gastronomy and, most importantly, with the stories that exist behind each place. Knowing Cachaça 21st Century was, for me, much more than knowing or tasting a cachaça, which has been part of my life for many years. I went to know a family history. A story q, although very particular, can bring with it a little bit of the history of so many mining and Brazilian families. It was a huge pleasure to meet Nando and his children, to hear their stories and to realize the affection and dedication that exist in everything they built. The cachaça, there, ceases to be just a drink and begins to carry memory, tradition, work, affection and identity. And I think q that was exactly the + beautiful part of the experience: realize q we are visiting a place that has soul. That there is a story behind what we are seeing, proving and knowing. I left there already with a desire to go back, and I intend to go back right now with my family (and my mine father). I want to stay at Nando's mother's lodging, who, as I heard, is also a person of a huge wealth of stories and experiences, as well as a writer. I want to have time to get to know this other piece of this family and, of course, eat that angu with torresmo and cabbage there. ❤️ Maybe this is the best way to explain the experience: they ñ are my family, but, somehow, they made me feel received as if I was knowing a little bit of my own history, the history of the mining people, so rich and passionate. For those who like cachaça, it is obviously an experience that is well worth it. But for those who like stories, people, culture, Minas Gerais and places that preserve their roots, I would say q is a visit that deserves to be on the script. Thank you, Nando and family, I will definitely come back. ❤️
Excellent walk is great service
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!
