Sanctuaries, programming dedicated to strawberries, the symbol fruit of Atibaia, and leisure options help create an itinerary with faith, local flavors and moments of rest. August is a good month to get to know Atibaia and neighboring cities without concentrating your entire trip on the weekend. With religious attractions that welcome visitors throughout the year and a program dedicated to local culture and gastronomy, the region allows you to create a more relaxed itinerary, with time to contemplate, stroll and rest. Religious tourism invites you to discover the region more calmly. During the week, one of the main visiting points is the Schoenstatt Sanctuary, in Atibaia. Opened in 1972, the space houses a replica of the original sanctuary, in Germany, and is the sanctuary with the largest number of pilgrimages in Brazil. In addition to the chapel, visitors will find gardens, prayer areas and a pilgrim support structure, with a cafeteria and restaurant. In the neighboring city of Bom Jesus dos Perdões, religious tourism gains a new stopping point. The municipality is known as "Sanctuary City” and its main reference is the Sanctuary of Senhor Bom Jesus dos Perdões, whose history begins with a chapel built in 1705. Located on the top of a hill, the temple brings together faith, architecture and regional memory, in addition to receiving devotees and pilgrims from different cities. Scheduling these visits from Monday to Friday is a way to seek a more contemplative experience and avoid periods of heavy tourist traffic. The trip also takes on a different rhythm, instead of fitting the itinerary into a single day, it is possible to alternate the tours with moments of rest. Festival celebrates the culture and flavors of Atibaia On weekends in August, the Family, Music and Strawberry Festival also takes place at Parque Edmundo Zanoni. The event will be held on the 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th, from 11am to 10pm, with free entry. The program brings together music, cultural presentations, gastronomy, crafts, rural producers, children's attractions and an amusement park. Accommodation helps to balance tours and moments of rest For those who want to combine different types of tours in Atibaia and the region, Itapura Eco Resort works as a great resting point between tours. Accommodation with children in Atibaia Disclosure Surrounded by green areas, the resort offers accommodation for couples and families, with full board, swimming pools, including an air-conditioned option, sports courts, outdoor activities, a kids' area with monitoring and a pet-friendly structure. The idea is to enjoy the city without rushing: visit the sanctuaries on weekdays, reserve time for leisure at the resort and include the festival in your itinerary. Thus, August can bring together faith, local flavors, nature and rest in the same stay.