originally settled by families from germany and switzerland, it has retained the gastronomic european style and rugged charm of its founders, making it an immensely popular destination today for culture buffs, outdoor enthusiasts alike and, yes, foodies - arguably the best traditional place to eat and drink is bräun & bräun.

here they cover all the bases in authentic german and swiss food alongside brazilian staples and some twists straight from the house - which is to say one can whet one's appetite with some chicken pastels while deciding between kalbsbratwurst, bratwurst, schublig and bayerische käseknacker for the main course and then wash it all down with fondue.