Vassouras Sights

  1. Cachoeira Grande

    The countryside around Vassouras is teeming with old coffee fazendas protected by historical preservation institutes. Most are still privately owned, so prior permission is required before touring them. Cachoeira Grande is popular. The Casa de Cultura has detailed information and can help arrange visits.

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  2. Campo Belo

    The town's large central square, known as the Campo Belo, is a picturesque grassy slope dotted with palm trees and a fountain.

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  3. Fazenda do Secretário

    The countryside around Vassouras is teeming with old coffee fazendas protected by historical preservation institutes. Most are still privately owned, so prior permission is required before touring them. The imposing Fazenda do Secretário is popular. The Casa de Cultura has detailed information and can help arrange visits.

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  4. Matriz NS de Conceição

    Twin roosters crown the spires of the Matriz NS de Conceição church at the top of Campo Belo.

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  5. Mulungú Vermelho

    The countryside around Vassouras is teeming with old coffee fazendas protected by historical preservation institutes. Most are still privately owned, so prior permission is required before touring them. Mulungú Vermelho is popular. The Casa de Cultura has detailed information and can help arrange visits.

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  6. Museu Casa da Hera

    Museu Casa da Hera, former home of the aristocratic heiress Eufrásia Teixeira Leite, displays antique handcarved furniture and other colonial relics.

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  7. Santa Eufrásia

    The countryside around Vassouras is teeming with old coffee fazendas protected by historical preservation institutes. Most are still privately owned, so prior permission is required before touring them. Santa Eufrásia is popular. The Casa de Cultura has detailed information and can help arrange visits.

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