Veranópolis

Veranópolis is a municipality in the Serra Gaúcha region of Rio Grande do Sul, located in the southern mountains of the state. The landscape consists of hills and valleys where farming and wine production form the primary land use.

The settlement was founded in 1890 and was originally called Cerro da Alegria before later being renamed. Italian immigrants shaped economic development by establishing wine cultivation and related agricultural activities.

The name refers to the local wine-making tradition brought by Italian families who settled in the area. Visitors can taste traditional dishes and homemade wines during the grape festivals, practices maintained by local residents for generations.

The town sits on major road connections linking it to the larger wine regions of Caxias do Sul and Bento Gonçalves. Visitors will find various accommodation options and regular bus services to surrounding areas.

A large biodiesel production facility operates in the city and processes oil in substantial quantities daily. This makes the place a center for renewable energy in the region.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 549 m

Shares border with: Fagundes Varela, Vila Flores, Antônio Prado, Bento Gonçalves, Cotiporã, Nova Roma do Sul, Pinto Bandeira

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

GPS coordinates: -28.93583,-51.54889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:03