Visit the 18th Century Cachaça, Brazil's oldest invention!

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Coronel Xavier Chaves

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1 hour

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Max 8 guests

Language

English, Portuguese

Location

Coronel Xavier Chaves

Duration

1 hour

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, Portuguese

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Here, time runs differently. The visitor not only hears about the history of the cachaça — he lives it, between the aroma of the caypira yeast and the heat of direct fire. Engenho Boa Vista is not a scene: it is a living organism, where every detail carries centuries of tradition. The real spice lies in authenticity — a cachaça made as it always was, in a place where past and present continue to meet in the alambic.

Tasting of three cachaça labels

Water for on-site consumption

glass used in tasting

During this experience at the Engenho Boa Vista, the oldest alambique in Brazil in operation, visitors get to know the history of the place, which belonged to the Tiradentes family. The visit includes an explanation on the process of artisanal production of cachaça, which preserves traditional techniques such as the use of direct fire and caypira yeast made with water mill fubá. At the end, a guided tasting of three own labels is conducted, following the methodology of the Engenho, which teaches the visitor to appreciate the cachaça with attention to the senses - valuing aroma, taste and texture in a conscious and pleasant way.

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Cachaça Século XVIII - Engenho Boa Vista, Rua João XXIII, Coronel Xavier Chaves Minas Gerais, Brazil, BR, 36330-000

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663ricardotOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Best visit to a sugar mill I've ever made

Today was the day to learn about the manufacturing process of Cachaça Século XVIII, at Engenho Boa Vista, in Coronel Xavier Chaves, which is 30 minutes from São João del Rei, in MG. We took a guided tour of the distillery, and the Mill bears the surname Xavier, which is no coincidence. João, who welcomed us warmly, is nothing more, nothing less, than the great-great-grandson of the great-great-grandfather of Antônia Rita de Jesus Xavier, sister of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier. Yes, Tiradentes, w...read more

Ivana_RSeptember 2026 • Viator

História através da cachaça

É uma aula. Se aprende História também. A 9° geração após Tiradentes. É uma volta no tempo. Degustação top.

Fernanda_TSeptember 2026 • Viator

Cachaça com histórias!

Experiência maravilhosa! O Seu Nando é um Expert em cachaça e histórias! Conta causos como ninguém! Muito recomendado!

Paulo_FSeptember 2026 • Viator

Impeccable experience,...

Impeccable experience, we liked it a lot! Special highlight for João's presentation! I recommend the visit!

ADRIANA_SAugust 2026 • Viator

Tradição mineira que atravessa gerações 🥃

Uma experiência que vale muito a visita! 🥃 A Cachaça Século XVIII reúne história, tradição e muita qualidade. Conhecer de perto todo o processo e a história do lugar tornou a experiência ainda mais especial. Destaque para o Francisco, da 9ª geração da família, que me recebeu super bem e explicou tudo de forma leve, interessante e com aquele orgulho gostoso de quem mantém viva uma história de tantas gerações. E, claro, a cachaça é excelente! 😍🥃 Uma visita deliciosa, acolhedora e cheia de histó...read more