Horizontina

Horizontina is a municipality in southern Brazil spanning fertile agricultural lands with productive farms and organized residential areas. The town sits within a landscape of mixed farmland and developed neighborhoods that define its layout.

The municipality was established through European settlement in the late 1800s and early 1900s, laying the groundwork for its development. These founding years with European settlers shaped the community's structure and identity.

Italian and German traditions shape local life through festivals, music, and regional cooking that visitors can experience directly. These influences appear in how people gather and celebrate throughout the year.

Reach the municipality via established regional roads linking it to major cities throughout Rio Grande do Sul. Visitors should prepare for rural roads and typical seasonal conditions found in agricultural areas.

The area is known for intensive farming methods and specialized crop techniques developed over generations by settler families. These agricultural practices stand apart from patterns found in other Brazilian regions.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 343 m

Shares border with: Doutor Maurício Cardoso, Crissiumal, Nova Candelária, Três de Maio, Tucunduva

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

GPS coordinates: -27.62583,-54.30778

Latest update: December 22, 2025 10:53