Blumenua,
in the southern state of Santa Catarina, is a fun town
that hangs on to the traditions of its German immigrants
The major event is the annual Oktoberfest, which began
in 1984 and brings in more then 500,000 visitors each
year. The celebration spills from the festival area into
downtown, with celebrants consuming almost 100,000 gallons
of beer in three weeks.
Blumenau's downtown has a German architectural flavor
of half-timber construction with clean streets affording
dining, lodging, and shopping that may make you forget
you're in South America. You'll find German cuisine, pastries,
and music throughout this town, plus a growing glassware
industry with high-quality products. And to top off your
visit, you'll want to tour the Blumenau Brewery.
Festivals:
Octoberfest starts about the 15th of November
