Cachoeirinha, Municipality and industrial center in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description
Cachoeirinha is a city and industrial center within the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, containing both residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. Sitting at 17 meters above sea level, it developed as a mixed-use urban space.
History
The city was officially created on May 15, 1966, when the area shifted from farmland into an independent municipality. This transformation happened as the Porto Alegre metropolitan area expanded.
Culture
The people here come from Italian, German, and African backgrounds, and you can see this mix reflected in how the community celebrates together throughout the year.
Practical
Getting around is easiest by bus, with multiple routes connecting to Porto Alegre throughout the day. Plan your visit on a weekday when shops and services are most active and the streets busier.
Did you know?
The name comes from Portuguese and means 'little waterfall,' referring to the natural streams that once drew the first settlers to this location. These water features were important to how the original community chose where to build.
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