Ametista do Sul

Located at 505 meters above sea level, Ametista do Sul contains numerous amethyst mines that form an essential part of the local mineral industry.

The municipality, established in 1992, emerged from Portuguese settlements that developed during colonial exploration of southern Brazilian territories in the 18th century.

The Catholic church in Ametista do Sul displays interior walls covered with amethyst, reflecting the integration of local minerals into religious architecture.

Several shops throughout the municipality offer amethyst products, while former mines now serve as wine cellars for local vineyards.

The municipality features a pyramid structure with interior base walls decorated entirely with amethyst stones extracted from local mines.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 505 m

Shares border with: Planalto, Cristal do Sul, Frederico Westphalen, Iraí, Rodeio Bonito

Address: Ametista do Sul, RS, 98465-000, Brazil 98465-000 Ametista do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -27.36083,-53.18194

Latest update: August 18, 2025 14:53