São Lourenço do Sul

São Lourenço do Sul extends along the western shore of Lagoa dos Patos lagoon, covering an area of 2,036 square kilometers in southern Brazil.

The settlement began in 1809 with a chapel on lands donated by Afonso Pereira Chaves, leading to official municipality establishment in 1884.

The Pomeranian Path tourism route features traditional houses, crafts, and culinary experiences representing the German-Pomeranian immigration heritage.

The municipality offers water sports facilities, boat tours, and beach activities along the Lagoa dos Patos, with the Barrinha beach as the main attraction.

The Fazenda do Sobrado, a historical farmhouse, served as headquarters during the Farroupilha Revolution and maintains period furniture from that era.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

Shares border with: Camaquã, Canguçu, Cristal, Pelotas, Turuçu

Website: http://saolourencodosul.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -31.36500,-51.97778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32