Bananal, Brazil
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Coming from São Paulo, take BR 116 (or the Via Dutra) to Cachoeira Paulista and then SP 66, which runs east to Bananal; or alternatively continue on BR 116 to Queluz and from there the Areias road, which in 12km/7.5mi runs into SP 66. From Rio de Janeiro take BR 116 and then the road from Barra Mansa to Bananal.

Bus station

Praça Dona Dominicana

History

In the years following Brazil's declaration of independence (1822) the coffee crops of the Paraíba valley brought prosperity to the whole region. Bananal became the wealthiest town in the area and grew so much in importance that in 1829 it sought to become the capital of a new province. It has managed to preserve the memory of its past wealth, with imposing properties and handsome mansions which recall the heyday of the coffee boom.