Last updated on July 15th, 2024 at 01:45 pm
Chocoholics will go crazy with this list… Come and discover ideal destinations to taste good chocolates and still enjoy nature.
White, milk, or semisweet. Getting someone who doesn’t even like chocolate is a bit hard. However, it doesn’t matter for chocoholics how they consume this delicacy – Hot chocolate, creamy drinks, and a wide variety of sweet chocolate make you feel amazing.
How do you plan your next trip to the Chocolate World attraction of taste? IrelandNewsHeadlines has searched for you and selected the tastiest Brazilian destination that hearty travelers and chocolate lovers recommend.
Perfect Brazilian Destinations For Chocolate Lovers
1 – Campos do Jordão (São Paulo)
Located about 3 hours by car from the capital of São Paulo, a trip to Campos do Jordão is not complete without a gastronomic experience – and even better if it is related to chocolate.
A Destination much appreciated by Brazilians, especially during the colder months of the year, it is worth including in your itinerary a restaurant specialized in fondue – a Swiss dish of melted cheese that also has its dessert version, made with chocolate, to be eaten with fruit and other snacks.
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In addition, the city offers several stores (and even factories) specializing in chocolate, including filled chocolates, bars in different shapes, liqueurs, truffles, and hot chocolate, which matches the city’s climate.
A great accommodation option at the destination is the Bendito Cacao Resort & Spa, located amidst the mountains of Campos do Jordão.
Top 5 Best Hotels In Campos do Jordão (São Paulo)
1. Grande Hotel Campos do Jordão – $250 per night
2. Hotel Leão da Montanha – $100 per night
3. Hotel Fazenda Golden Park – $65 per night
4. Ort Hotel – $150 per night
5. Hotel Dan Inn Campos do Jordão – $35 per night
2 – Rock (Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro)
The charming village of Penedo, a district of Itatiaia in the South of Rio de Janeiro, is known for being the only Finnish colony in Brazil and where Santa Claus’s House is located in Brazil – which is a Christmas-themed shopping centre.
This mountain destination also has several restaurants, cafes, and chocolate shops that are worth visiting and are ideal for those who enjoy sweets, such as pies, jams, and artisanal ice cream. Among the chocolates sold there, the delicious bonbons, Italian straws, honey bread, waffles with ganache, and even chocolate salami are worth trying.
Hotel Penedo is a best option for stay because you’ll get premium class facilities like indoor pool , private parking, a terrace garden etc.
Top 5 Hotels In Rock (Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro)
- Hotel Donati – $100 per night
- Vista Linda Hotel – $75 per night
- Hotel do Ypê – $120 per night
- Hotel La Ponsa Itatiaia – $90 per night
- Hotel Conora – $85 per night
3 – Monte Verde (Camanducaia, Minas Gerais)
Monte verde in our opinion seriously deserves the best place for chocolate lovers & located in the charming district of Camanducaia. You can even enjoy hiking or quad biking here or check out the gastronomic tour of the region’s restaurants.
Order a dish (fondue) and enjoy it with a glass of local wine. It is a good option to warm up on cold days & must check the cheese or melted chocolate on desserts.
Monte Verde is also home to cafés, chocolate shops, and chocolate factories, where you can try everything from strawberry soup with chocolate to many other sweets made with the treat.
A good option for staying at the destination is the Mirante da Colyna Hotel & SPA, with an indoor pool, spa, and a restaurant that offers contemporary cuisine, fondue, and soups.
Top 5 Hotels In Monte Verde (Camanducaia, Minas Gerais)
- Kuriuwa Hotel – $200 per night
- Hotel Saint Michel – $150 per night
- Hotel Cabeça de Boi – $130 per night
- Pousada Spa Mirante da Colyna – $180 per night
- Pousada Suiça Mineira – $110 per night
4 – Ilhéus (Bahia)
With a history linked to the golden age of cocoa – the raw material for chocolate and other products –the state of Bahia is responsible for producing a large part of Brazilian cocoa.
Those who visit Ilhéus can learn about its production process – from harvesting and management techniques to tasting high-quality chocolates, with a high percentage of cocoa – on farms and factories in the region that are open to the public.
For those who love the sweet treat, it is worth planning a trip to the destination focused on rural tourism, learning more about how it is produced and interesting facts about chocolate, as well as enjoying the products.
It is worth staying at Pousada dos Hibiscus, which offers a swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the beach.
Top 5 Hotels In Ilhéus (Bahia)
- Jardim Atlântico Beach Resort – $100 per night
- Cana Brava Resort – $120 per night
- Pousada Morro dos Navegantes – $80 per night
- Hotel Aldeia da Praia – $90 per night
- Eco Village Indaiá – $110 per night
5 – Petrópolis (Rio de Janeiro)
Located in Serra Fluminense, Petrópolis, This is one of the best places to visit on weekends or holidays. It is a hill place, and you will see several historical attractions, for instance, the Imperial Museum, Quitandinha Palace, and Crystal Palace.
You know what gastronomy is a best spot for craft breweries and the chocolate industry. You will find several kinds of chocolate flavour like creamy hot chocolate , artisanal bars , pies and most other delicious items.
The alpine-style Pousada Monte Imperial is a great option for those staying at the destination, with rooms overlooking the mountains.
Top 5 Hotels In Petrópolis (Rio de Janeiro)
- Hotel Casablanca Imperial – $90 per night
- Grande Hotel Petrópolis – $110 per night
- Hotel Solar do Império – $150 per night
- Pousada Paraíso Açú – $80 per night
- Hotel Vale Real Itaipava – $100 per night
