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Hotel Fazenda Dona Carolina in Itatiba, SP
A farm with over 100 years of history to tell. Built in 1872 by Dona Carolina and her husband, José Alves Cardoso, what was then Fazenda Jaboticabal was a major coffee producer and a pioneer of the abolitionist movement in Brazil.
In a country still living under slavery, abolitionist Dona Carolina acted ahead of the official law signed by Princess Isabel in 1888.
Bold and ahead of her time, she freed the enslaved people on her farm, granting them a plot of 100 alqueires, the exact same size as the property where she lived.
In 1919, after Dona Carolina passed away, the farm took on the name by which it is known today, in honor of its original owner.
Starting in 1993, Dona Carolina’s descendants, admirers of the region’s lush nature and historical heritage, decided to share the charm of the farm with the public, converting it into a historic hotel.
The entire estate was restored and redesigned to provide an exceptional infrastructure and a unique experience for its guests, combining refined style and comfort.
Set within an authentic Brazilian colonial complex framed by the Atlantic Forest, guests can enjoy incredible days at a farm resort near São Paulo, with personalized service and maximum comfort.
