Mata, Rio Grande do Sul

The municipality of Mata extends across 312 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 127 meters in southern Brazil.

The initial settlement began in 1836 when Randolpho José Pereira da Silva and his wife Francisca arrived to establish the first community.

The local cuisine reflects the mixed heritage of German and Italian immigrants through dishes including rice, potatoes, cassava, and traditional barbecue.

The Museum Daniel Cargnin displays geological specimens and serves as an educational center for visitors interested in paleontological research.

The region contains deposits of petrified trees dating back 320 million years, making it a significant location for geological studies.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 127 m

Website: http://www.mata.rs.gov.br

Shares border with: Jaguari, Jari, Rio Grande do Sul, São Pedro do Sul, São Vicente do Sul, Toropi

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

GPS coordinates: -29.56583,-54.46000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:56