Fazenda Babilônia
A sugar cane plantation estate built around 1800, now a national heritage site, with its old sugar mill and colonial residence intact. On weekends it serves a lavish colonial-style breakfast.
The estate lies about 24 km southwest of town. In the early 19th century it was one of Goiás's major sugar cane and sugar plantations. The main house, a colonial building of rammed earth and timber, preserves a chapel, old furniture and a water-powered sugar mill. It was listed as a national heritage site in 1965. It is now run by descendants of the original family, who serve a 'colonial breakfast' on weekends and holidays, with dozens of homemade pastries, cheeses and jams. Guides also explain the history of the estate and the era of slavery. It is generally open only on weekends, so confirm in advance.
Opening hours
Sat & Sun, about 8:30 am–1:00 pm (follow estate announcements)
Nearby sights
- Museu das Cavalhadas
- Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
- Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Historic Center & Rua do Lazer
- Igreja Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
- Santuário de Vida Silvestre Vagafogo
- Reserva Ecológica Vargem Grande
- Cachoeira do Abade