Holambra, Dutch agricultural settlement near São Paulo, Brazil.
Holambra is an agricultural settlement near São Paulo that shows Dutch influences through its design and layout. The town offers Van Gogh Park, Dutch Lake, and numerous flower farms that produce a significant portion of Brazil's flower exports.
The settlement was established in 1948 when a Dutch organization of Catholic farmers purchased land near Campinas. Around 680 Dutch immigrants founded a new community here and shaped the agricultural development of the region.
The town preserves Dutch traditions through its architecture, gardens, and annual flower festivals that blend Brazilian and Dutch culture. Visitors can see this fusion in the carefully designed public spaces and in how the community tends its gardens.
The best time to visit is during the flowering season when the fields are in full color and annual festivals take place. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since exploring the farms and parks requires considerable walking.
The town's name combines three words - Holland, America, and Brazil - reflecting the multicultural origins of its founders. These three terms were deliberately chosen to capture the diverse roots of the community in its name.
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