Atibaia: A Fertile Floral Land
Atibaia, Brazil originally got its names from an indigenous language, which means “healthy water river”. Even to this day, it has lived up with this reputation and has given this municipality a fertile land perfect for the cultivation of many floras. As a testament, Atibaia is the biggest exporter of strawberry crops, which are grown by its Japanese immigrants. They are also highly visited by tourists for their annual flower festival. The Atibaia Airport caters to those who would like to visit this place.
Best Time to Visit
Festa de Flores e Morangos de Atibaia is the most anticipated event in this Brazilian town. This happens around September when the flowers and strawberries are in full bloom. The parade of flowers is often showcased with Japanese dances and drum performances in honor of their growers. The streets are also littered with food and drinks for hungry travelers. Since many tourists from all over the country go here to witness this impressive sight, expect Atibaia hotelsto be full during this season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Treat yourself with a relaxing afternoon and go to one of the town’s gardens like the Americana Botanical Garden and the Jundiai Botanical Gardens. If you still cannot get enough of this attraction, then book yourself a stay at the Hotel Unique Garden where you can avail of their spa services and still be in close contact with nature. Another side trip that you can do in this town is to hike the Monumento Natural da Pedra Grande so you can see a stunning view of the whole region from a high vantage point. If you want to see more of the city center, Bourbon Atibiai Resort (Convention) is the place to stay.