Those considering a stay in Tôrre de Pedra can combine two different themes: WIBA focuses on sugarcane processing and tastings, while nearby, the Torre draws attention to the geology of the landscape.
A look at production at WIBA
The guided tour of the WIBA factory takes visitors through the steps of artisanal production. It covers the process from crushing the sugarcane through distillation to ageing. This means the focus is not only on the finished product, but also on the process that produces it. The Alambique is considered sustainable and covers an area of 45,000 square metres.
The tour is for people aged 18 and over. If you are planning this visit, take the age limit into account for all participants and confirm the visiting arrangements directly with WIBA in advance. At the end of the visit, you can sample the products on offer; these include around ten different drinks. Availability and selection may vary.
The WIBA site is located at kilometre 167 of the Rodovia Castelo Branco, in Bairro dos Lemes. For navigation, WIBA recommends searching for “Alambique da Cachaça Wiba”. Check the address and navigation details before setting off so that you head to the intended location.
The Torre and the landscape
Near Tôrre de Pedra, the Torre is considered a residual hill: water eroded the surrounding terrain while the hill remained. In scientific terms, it is also called an inselberg. The two terms describe the same geological process from different perspectives: “residual hill” describes what remained of the original landscape, while “inselberg” refers to the hill that was left standing. The Torre is associated with the Depressão Periférica Paulista and the Paraná River basin.
Alongside the production tour, this offers a landscape-related theme to explore through the hill’s formation and regional context. The Torre is near the destination; the geological description refers to the surrounding area, not to a fixed boundary of the town. If you are interested in the landscape, you can explore this context as a separate focus alongside the WIBA tour.
Other features and practical planning
Piscicultura Vivenda da Torre is also an example of local production: tilapia are bred and raised on a small scale there. This differs from sugarcane processing at WIBA and adds to the picture of the different types of production in Tôrre de Pedra. The fish farm is a distinct feature of the area, not automatically an activity for visitors.
A TV segment dated 25 June 2022 showed Marcão and Pri following a path up the Torre de Pedra. The same segment showed the Troia Up Race obstacle course, which was intended to combine physical activity with contact with nature. These dated impressions offer a glimpse of how the activities were presented at the time. If you want to include the path or obstacle course in your plans today, check current access and operating conditions before travelling.
Tôrre de Pedra is easily accessible via the Rodovia Castelo Branco. As conditions along the route may change, check them before setting off. When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide on your preferred focus first: WIBA combines a stay with insights into production and tastings, while the Torre offers a geological connection to the landscape.
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