Cunha
State of Sao Paulo · Brazil
This is an amazing place beetween the mountains where we can visit different craftwoman and craftman , visit a farm with very goof gastronomical product ,a nice brewery with amazing craft beers and also an amazing panoramic place with a fantastic plantation of lavanda..
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Cunha, a town where the rugged beauty of the Serra do Mar meets the refined artistry of human hands. Nestled at an elevation of over 1,000 meters in the Paraíba Valley, Cunha is a sanctuary of tranquility, historically…
Listen in the app2The Ceramic Heritage — The Noborigama Legacy
Cunha’s transformation into an artistic haven began in the 1970s with the arrival of a group of potters who sought to implement Japanese high-temperature techniques. The focal point of this movement is the Noborigama kiln—a…
Listen in the app3O Lavandário — A Slice of Provence in Brazil
Perched on a high ridge overlooking the valley, O Lavandário is an agricultural and aesthetic wonder. Here, thousands of lavender plants are cultivated, creating a purple sea that stretches across the hills. …
Listen in the app4The Historic Center & Mother Church — Colonial Echoes
The heart of Cunha is the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, a church that dates back to the early 18th century. Its thick walls and modest colonial facade are characteristic of the religious architecture of the period. …
Listen in the app5Pedra da Macela — The Peak of the World
For those seeking the ultimate physical and visual reward, the hike to Pedra da Macela is essential. Located on the border between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, this peak reaches 1,840 meters. …
Listen in the app6Gastronomy of the Sierra — Pinhão and Trout
The culinary identity of Cunha is a direct product of its cold, high-altitude environment. The most iconic ingredient is the pinhão, the seed of the Araucaria pine tree, which is harvested between April and June. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As we depart from the mist-covered hills of Cunha, we carry with us a profound sense of the town's dual nature—the strength of its rocky peaks and the delicacy of its ceramic arts. Cunha has managed to remain an 'island of…
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What is Cunha?
Cunha is a place in State of Sao Paulo · Brazil with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Sao Paulo · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.0771, -44.9600 |
| Last updated |