The beautiful natural views and wicker crafts are the principal attractions of this town in the Serra Catarinense, which has only 2,436 inhabitants. Rio Rufino’s economy is based on family farming and cattle production, but the production of wicker has been increasing in the past few years.
Beach and Nature
Waterfalls, Ponds and Other Natural Hideaways
Pedrinha da Cruz
A sculptural rock formation. Morro da Cruz, located in Lagoa Preta.
Cascata Alto da Serra (Alto da Serra Cascade)
70-meter high waterfall. Alto da Serra, 12 km from the Center of town.
Caverna do Rio do Leste
Rio do Leste, a 18 km do Centro.
Religious Tourism
Religious Celebrations
Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus (The Good Lord Jesus Festival)
Event that pays homage to the patron saint of the town. In August.
Religious Celebrations
Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus (The Good Lord Jesus Festival)
Event that pays homage to the patron saint of the town. In August.
Events
Religious Celebrations
Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus (The Good Lord Jesus Festival)
Event that pays homage to the patron saint of the town. In August.
Typical Festivities
Festa Nacional do Vime (National Wicker Festival)
Wicker pieces and other family farm products, as well as parties and typical cuisine. In April.
Religious Celebrations
Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus (The Good Lord Jesus Festival)
Event that pays homage to the patron saint of the town. In August.
History and Culture
Museums, Cultural Centers, Monuments and Memorials
Monumento ao Fundador (Monument to the Founder)
Praça Jaime José Oselame, Centro.
Purchases
Handicraft
Take home a souvenir made from wicker, such as baskets and other handicrafts.
[Services]
Central das Cestas
Rua José Oselame, 700, Centro.
Telephone: (49) 3279-0174