Osório

Osório is a coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Sul that spreads across agricultural and natural areas with numerous lakes and lagoons. Located about 90 kilometers east of Porto Alegre, the town is shaped by modern wind turbines that dot the landscape.

The town was founded in 1857 and was originally called Conceição do Arroio before being renamed in 1934 to honor Marshal Manuel Luís Osório. The name change reflects the importance of this military figure in Brazilian history.

The municipality maintains strong connections to Brazilian cavalry traditions, with Marshal Manuel Luís Osório recognized as the national cavalry patron.

Visitors will find a network of local services and facilities that meet everyday needs. The town is easily accessible and situated near several neighboring regions.

The region is home to one of Latin America's largest wind energy areas with facilities operating since the 2000s. These wind turbines represent a remarkable example of renewable energy use in southern Brazil.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: December 16, 1857

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Imbé, Caraá, Tramandaí, Capivari do Sul, Cidreira, Maquiné, Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Xangri-lá

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

GPS coordinates: -29.88694,-50.27000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:10