São Miguel do Iguaçu

São Miguel do Iguaçu is a municipality in southern Brazil located in Paraná state, situated on fertile farmland near Iguaçu Falls. The area sits at around 260 meters elevation and is shaped by active agricultural operations.

The municipality developed in the early 1900s when farming families from different countries arrived and built communities. These pioneers established the agricultural foundation that continues to define the place today.

The community maintains Italian, German, and Japanese roots through yearly celebrations, local food traditions, and gatherings that shape daily life here.

The municipality connects easily to major highways leading toward Iguaçu Falls, making travel straightforward. Weather varies significantly by season, so pack according to when you plan to visit.

The Santa Maria Ecological Corridor, created in 2001, runs through this municipality to protect local wildlife and plant life. This protected path links different natural habitats and makes the area significant for regional conservation efforts.

GPS coordinates: -25.34917,-54.24050

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41