Flowers, gastronomy and handicraft
Holambra is known as the “City of the Flowers” and accounts for 60% of the Brazilian domestic flower market and 40% of the Brazilian flower exports. Roses, tulips, orchids and other plants are the highlights during the Expoflora, a traditional fair that is held in September. The town offers visits to flower farms and garden centers.
Colonized by Dutch immigrants, Holambra conserves its traditions and features attractions such as the Dutch Windmill (the largest in Latin America), the Cultural Historical Museum, besides shops of typical Dutch products and Brazilian handicraft.
Holambra has options for all types of travelers, all year round. The Gastronomic Tour is delightful and the Rural Tour enables excellent contact with nature.
Main attractions
Gastronomic Tour (typical Dutch and Brazilian food), Expoflora – The Dutch Flower Fair, Rancho da Cachaça, Holambra Museum, United Peoples Mill, Schornstein Brewery and Rural Tour.
Main events
Carnival (February), Queen’s Day (April), Carriage Gymkhana (May), Hortitec (June), Enflor and Garden Fair, Trekker Trek – Modified Trucks and Zeskamp (tournament among Dutch colonies) (July), Flea Market (August), Expoflora (September), City Anniversary (October), Saint Nicholas Festival, Christmas Lights and Live Nativity Scene (December).
Services
City Hall: www.prefeituraholambra.com.br
Tourist Office: (55 + 19) 3802-1303
Getting there
Holambra is 120km from São Paulo, in the Campinas area.
Car: Rodovia Bandeirantes until you reach Campinas, then take Rodovia D. Pedro I, then Rodovia SP-340 and finally SP-107 to Holambra.
Bus:
Viação Cometa - 0800-942-0030 - www.viacaocometa.com.br
Viação Santa Cruz - 0800-888-0809 - www.viacaosantacruz.com.br
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê (São Paulo – SP). Buy a ticket to Mogi-Mirim and tell the driver you are staying on the road to Holambra. From there to the center of the town, you need to take a cab: (55 + 19) 9602-2949, 9112-3260 or 9764-4542.
Hotels and Restaurants
Accommodation
Top Centrum Hotel - Rua Rota dos Imigrantes, 470, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 8555 - (55 + 19) 3802 8555 - reservas@topcentrumhotel.com.br - www.topcentrumhotel.com.br
Holambra Garden Hotel - Rua Rota dos Imigrantes, 620, centro - (55 + 19) 3802 2281 or 3802 2287 - (55 + 19) 3802 2281 or 3802 2287 - contato@holambragardenhotel.com - www.holambragardenhotel.com
Hotel Villa de Holanda - Rua Campo de Pouso, 678, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 3162 or 3802 1852 - (55 + 19) 3802 3162 or 3802 1852 - contato@villadeholanda.com.br - www.villadeholanda.com.br
Pousada Oca - Rua Campo de Pouso, 784, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 4111 - reserva@pousadaoca.com.br - www.pousadaoca.com.br
Parque Hotel Holambra - Rua das Dálias, 100, Jd. Holanda - (55 + 19) 3802 2090 - (55 + 19) 3902 4432 - hotelholambra@gmail.com - www.hotelholambra.net
Parque Hotel Villa de Holanda - Rod. SP 107, km 36,1 - (55 + 19) 3802 2139 or 3802 2196 - parquehotel@villadeholanda.com.br - www.villadeholandaparquehotel.com.br
Pousada do Rancho - (55 + 19) 3802 4658 - rancho-da-cachaca@bol.com.br - www.ranchodacachaca.com.br
Hotel Shellter - Av. das Tulipas, 57, centro - (55 + 19) 3802 1329 - (55 + 19) 3802 1329 - shellterhotel@shellterhotel.com.br - www.shellterhotel.com.br
Pousada Bem Te Vi - Rua Campo das Palmas, 343, centro - (55 + 19) 3802 1209 - (55 + 19) 3802 2635 - contato@pousadabemtevi.com.br - www.pousadabemtevi.com.br
Dining
Martin Holandesa - Restaurant and Confectionery Store - Rua Dória Vasconcelos, 15, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 1295 - confmartin@uol.com.br - www.confeitariamartinholandesa.com.br
Casa Bela - Café, Bar and Restaurant - Rua Dória Vasconcelos, 81, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 8040 - gerencia@casabela.com.br - www.casabelarestaurante.com.br
Warong - Restaurant and Pizzeria - Rua Campo de Pouso, 607, Centro- (55 + 19) 3802 1495 - - warong@warongbrasil.com.br - www.warongbrasil.com.br
Tratterie Restaurant - Rua Camélias, 317, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 3004 - tratterie@terra.com.br - www.tretterieholandesa.com.br
The Old Dutch Restaurant - Estrada Municipal HBR 40, km 01, Rural Area - (55 + 19) 3802 1290 - olddutch@uol.com.br - www.olddutch.com.br
Clube Holambra Restaurant - Al. Maurício de Nassau, 894, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 1691 - brclubeholambra@gmail.com - www.restauranteclubeholambra.com.br
Madurodam Restaurant - Praça dos Pioneiros, 56, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 2382 - madurodam@bol.com.br
Villa de São Paulo Restaurant - Praça dos Lírios, 60, Jd Holanda - (55 + 19) 3802 1801 - viladesaopaulo@viladesaopaulo.com.br - www.viladesaopaulo.com.br
Garden Restaurant - Rod. SP 107, km 29 - (55 + 19) 3802 1984 - rest.garden@hotmail.com
Zoet en Zout Confectionery store - Rua dos Girassóis, viela Lantanas, 90F - (55 + 19) 3802 1293 - contato@zoet-en-zout.com.br - www.zoet-en-zout.com.br
Sabor e Arte - Restaurant, Snack Bar, Ice Cream Parlor - Rua Rota dos Imigrantes, 470, lj 111, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 2122 - llot@holnet.com.br
Choperia Krug - Beer house - Alameda Portal, 49 - (55 + 19) 3802 1391 - www.choperiaholambra.com.br
Dr. Pizza - Rua Próteas, 42, Jd Morada das Flores - (55 + 19) 3802 4248 - drpizza@drpizza.com.br - www.drpizza.com.br
Serrana Pizzeria - Rua das Azaléias, 523, Jd Morada das Flores - (55 + 19) 3802 4090 - serranapizzaria@gmail.com - www.serranapizzas.com.br
Casa da Esfiha - Arab specialties - Rua Centáureas, 384, Jd. Morada das Flores - (55 + 19) 3802 4401 - casadaesfihaholambra@gmail.com
Pioneiro - Snack bar - Rua Rota dos Imigrantes, 167, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 7999 - graatgraat@uol.com.br
Vanilla Ice - Ice cream parlor - Avenida das Tulipas, 116, Centro - (55 + 19) 3802 2541 - www.vanilaicesorveterias.com.br
Rancho da Cachaça Restaurant (reservations required)- Estrada Municipal HBR 10, km 1,5, Bairro Camanducaia - (55 + 19) 3802 4658 - rancho-da-cachaca@bol.com.br - www.ranchodacachaca.com.br
