as a medley of cultures from all over the world, nova friburgo is known as a gastronomical hub, rich in all types of cuisine, and overflowing with flavors - it has also developed the reputation for being extremely welcoming to visitors, with the local population always willing to help.

to add to this, nova friburgo is famed for its architectural beauty and eloquent colonial building, a real gem hidden in the mountains, is an exquisitely charming assault on all of the senses - owing to its large population of swiss immigrants, the city has developed some uniquely european customs in brazil, such as a queijaria suíça (swiss dairy farm).

opened in 1987 and also known as casa suíça, queijaria suíça produces cheese according the traditional and delicate techniques of switzerland, ensuring a high quality of produce, with a unique flavor.