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Distillery, Farm & Cookery, Cheese Factory & Traditional Lunch
Tiradentes is well-known for its connection with farming and food, with today's tour offering a look at some of the better known and tastiest produce of the region. Though the tour begins at 9.30am, the first stop is a visit to Brazils oldest distillery in Brazil; Engenho Boa Vista, located in the village of Coronel Xavier Chaves outside Tiradentes. The Mill and distillery date back to the 18th century, and are owned by Rubens Chaves, descendant of Coronel Xavier Chaves; the founder of the town, with the plant still producing some of the best sugarcane Cachaça (the main ingredient used in traditional capirinha's) to this day. From the distillery, on to Sitio São Geraldo, a working farm which specialises in organic juices, maize, vegetables and a fine variety of sausages. There will be a hands-on cookery class while at Sitio São Geraldo, with plenty of chance to enjoy some sampling as you go! The final stop is the Catauá Cheese Factory, where visitors can see every stage of cheese making, from the rearing and caring of the cattle, to the final storage and ageing process. Of course, more sampling of the finished article and option to purchase any personal favourites. The day is rounded off back in Tiradentes at around 3pm, with a leisurely lunch at the Padre Toledo Restaurant; known for its traditional tasting menu and long history of feeding the community with dishes using local, seasonal crops.