Embroidered bed linen, tablecloth and towels
Ibitinga is known nationwide as the Brazilian Capital of Embroidery and attracts tourists from all over the country interested in shopping for bed linen, tablecloth and towels. Embroidery work accounts for 80% of the local economy.
This tradition began in the early 20th century, with a Portuguese lady called Dioguina Pires, who started embroidering trousseaus for brides and baby clothes to help her family. Over time, other women in the town have learned her skill.
Production techniques and raw materials have developed over time, and when electric machines arrived, the production gained scale and made Ibitinga famous all over the country.
Main attractions
Embroidery, Pantanal Paulista, Jacaré Guaçu River, Santo Nelsinho Crypt, Panoramic Flight on Trike, Jet-ski and Motor Boat Rides, Rui Barbosa Square, Duilio Galli Museum.
Main events
Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Sailors (February), Staging of the Way of the Cross and Corpus Christi (June), Embroidery Trade Show (July), Religious Event – Saint Nelsinho boy.
Services
City Hall: www.ibitinga.sp.gov.br
Tourist Office: (55 + 16) 3342-8434 / (55 + 16) 3342-8435 - www.ibitinga.tur.br
Bus Station: (55 + 16) 3342-2079
Getting there
Ibitinga is 353 km from São Paulo.
Car: Anhanguera-Bandeirantes System, then Rodovia Washington Luís (SP-310) until you reach 15 km after Araraquara. Then SP-331 until you reach the town entrance.
Bus: Empresa Cruz - www.empresacruz.com.br - Phone: (55 + 11) 2221-0214
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (São Paulo - SP).
Hotels and Restaurants
Accommodation
Victoria Park Hotel - Rua Prudente de Morais 493 - (55 + 16) 3342-4199 - www.victoriaparkhotel.com.br
Pousada Vivenda do Portal - Main entrance to the city, Chácara Marina - (55 + 16) 3341-5131 - www.vivendadoportal.com.br
Hotel S. Francisco - Rua Horizontino Negrão, 67, Centro - (55 + 16) 3342-4139
Ibiti Palace Hotel - Rua Dr Teixeira 303, Centro - (55 + 16) 3342-3433 - ibitipalacehotel@hotmail.com
Hotel dos Ipês - Av. das Bordadeiras s/n, Jardim dos Bordados - (55 + 16) 3342-4233 - ibitipalacehotel@hotmail.com
Dining
O Portal - Rua 13 de Maio, 1119, Centro - (55 + 16) 3342-2577
Castelo - Rua 13 de Maio, 930, Centro - (55 + 16) 3342-6706 - renata.rossii@hotmail.com
Dotti - Rua Guido Isidoro Dal' Acqua, 238, Jd. Centenário - (55 + 16) 3341-2782 - andrevinicius_gomesbarbosa@hotmail.com
Victoria Park Restaurante - Rua Prudente de Morais 493 - (55 + 16) 3342-4199 - www.victoriaparkhotel.com.br
