Guaporé, Rio Grande do Sul

The municipality spans across hills and valleys at 478 meters above sea level, with peaks reaching 700 meters in the Serra Gaúcha region.

The colony of Guaporé, established in 1892 on lands from Lajeado and Passo Fundo, grew from 7,000 settlers in 1896 to 13,727 residents by 1900.

The municipality maintains strong Italian traditions through religious celebrations, architecture, and the preservation of the Talian language, a Venetian dialect spoken by descendants.

The city holds the annual Mostra Guaporé exhibition, showcasing local jewelry and lingerie products, which represent the main industrial activities of the region.

Guaporé stands as Brazil's second-largest jewelry and lingerie manufacturing center, with the industry starting in 1907 through the Pasqualli family's first jewelry workshop.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 478 m

Shares border with: Nova Bassano, União da Serra, Serafina Corrêa, Anta Gorda, Arvorezinha, Dois Lajeados, Fagundes Varela, Vista Alegre do Prata

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

GPS coordinates: -28.84583,-51.89000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55