Anta Gorda

Anta Gorda is a municipality located in Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The town sits in a rolling landscape marked by farms, small neighborhoods, and buildings that reflect its immigrant heritage.

The area began to be settled around 1900 by German and Polish pioneers, followed shortly after by Italian immigrants. These groups shaped the region's development and left their mark on its character.

The municipal name, which translates to 'fat tapir' in Portuguese, reflects a local hunting incident from the early settlement period.

The best time to visit is during warmer months when the countryside is green and roads are easiest to navigate. Most services and points of interest are centered near town and reachable on foot or with brief drives.

Old mills from the 1920s and 1930s form a heritage walking trail called Caminho dos Moinhos, which includes the Moinho Dall and Vicenzi structures. These buildings still display the construction methods and design of their era.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 411 m

Shares border with: Arvorezinha, Doutor Ricardo, Dois Lajeados, Guaporé, Rio Grande do Sul, Ilópolis, Putinga, Vespasiano Correa

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

GPS coordinates: -28.97000,-52.00500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25