On June 7, 2018, Santa Gertrudes in the state of São Paulo was officially designated the “Capital of Ceramic Tiles.” This designation adds a specific distinction to the town’s profile. Other themes worth considering for a visit include cultural activities, historic coffee plantations and nature-based tourism. When planning, consider whether you would like to focus primarily on cultural events, the history of coffee cultivation or nature.
Cultural Activities and Festival Dates
The Festival de Dança of Escola Municipal Elizandra Belotto and the Sunday performance by Corporação Musical Augusto Trambaiolli are among the most important cultural activities in Santa Gertrudes. The dance festival and musical performance offer different highlights. Feira do Artesanato has its own focus, too: handicrafts made from wood, clay and stone are part of the town anniversary celebrations. Festa de São Joaquim, the town’s main community festival, honors its patron saint. Cavalgada Ecológica is another regional festival.
If you want a particular event to determine your travel dates, check the festival dates, performance schedule or event program in advance. According to a municipal announcement dated April 16, 2026, Cavalgada André Pavanelli was listed in the official event calendar for the anniversary celebrations. The announcement described the event as traditional and named members of Haras Pangaré as its organizers. Since calendar listings and organization may change, check the entry and current program against your travel dates.
Coffee Plantations and Coffee History
Fazenda Santa Gertrudes offers an educational tour for groups of 25 or more by prior arrangement. The tour visits facilities that were in use around 100 years ago, during the heyday of coffee cultivation. These include storage buildings, a processing machine, the manor house, church, carpentry workshop, sawmill, saddlery, reservoir, drying patios, gardens, viewpoints, coffee-washing facility, cattle sheds, manure yard and horse stables. The stops therefore cover not only coffee-processing areas, but also residential, workshop and agricultural areas, as well as gardens and water facilities. Group size and advance booking are the key requirements for planning this visit.
Fazenda Harmonia is also listed among Santa Gertrudes’ tourist attractions. It preserves the earlier period of coffee development in São Paulo and houses historical, artistic and cultural collections. If you plan to visit, confirm access locally in advance.
Nature as Another Focus
Mata do Caju, at Fazenda Duas Matas, is associated with nature experiences and ecotourism. Check access locally before including this focus in your plans.
The activities also differ in what you should arrange in advance: cultural events depend on the date, the tour at Fazenda Santa Gertrudes requires a registered group of at least 25 people, and access to Mata do Caju should be checked locally. This will help you plan your visit around your travel dates and preferred theme.
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