Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul is a municipality in southern Brazil spread across hilly terrain with valleys and river systems, situated at roughly 270 meters elevation. The landscape includes varied geography that shapes settlement patterns and local activities.

The settlement became the second capital of the Piratini Republic during a regional independence movement from 1839 to 1840. This brief period marked a significant moment in the area's political past.

Residents here follow gaucho customs, gathering regularly to share grilled meat and chimarrão tea as part of their daily social rhythm. These traditions shape how people connect with one another across the region.

Daily bus services connect this place to larger cities throughout Rio Grande do Sul using a network of paved regional roads. Transportation links make it easy to reach nearby areas and explore the surrounding region.

This region is a major limestone mining center that supplies a large portion of Rio Grande do Sul's limestone production. Mining operations have shaped both the local economy and the appearance of the landscape.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 270 m

Shares border with: São Sepé, Santana da Boa Vista, Bagé, Cachoeira do Sul, Lavras do Sul, Pinheiro Machado

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

GPS coordinates: -30.51194,-53.49083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00