Holambra

Holambra's Floral Wonders & Dutch Charm

Holambra preserves its Dutch heritage through traditional architecture and large-scale horticulture. The city features the Moinho Povos Unidos, the tallest windmill in Latin America, and hosts Expoflora, the continent's largest floral exhibition. As a major agricultural hub, it is home to Veiling Holambra, a massive flower auction cooperative. The town’s layout includes numerous themed plazas dedicated to specific botanical varieties like roses, gerberas, and chrysanthemums, alongside Dutch-influenced bakeries and historical landmarks.

Moinho Povos Unidos

A 38-meter-tall traditional Dutch windmill built in 2008. It features five floors open to visitors and is considered the tallest windmill in Latin America.

Expoflora

The primary venue for the largest flower and ornamental plant exhibition in Latin America, showcasing Dutch cultural performances and local horticultural innovations.

Veiling Holambra

A major cooperative founded in 1989 that serves as the primary auction center for flowers and plants in Brazil, utilizing a high-tech electronic bidding system.

Paróquia Divino Espírito Santo

Roman Catholic church featuring traditional architecture, serving as a central place of worship for the local community.

Zoet & Zout

A lakeside confectionery and bakery specializing in traditional Dutch sweets, pastries, and artisanal ice cream.

Praça das Araucárias

Public park and square featuring Araucaria trees, a species native to southern Brazil.

Praça dos Cravos

Themed public square named after carnations, part of the city's network of floral-inspired urban spaces.

Praça dos Coqueiros

Urban park and landscaped square characterized by its coconut palm trees.

Praça das Rosas

Landscaped public square dedicated to rose varieties, reflecting Holambra's status as a major flower producer.

Praça das Gérberas

Themed public square showcasing gerbera daisies, one of the region's most significant commercial crops.

Praça das Palmas

Public square featuring various palm species and landscaped green space.

Praça dos Crisântemos

Themed urban square named after chrysanthemums, highlighting one of the city's primary floral exports.