Osório, Coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The municipality maintains strong connections to Brazilian cavalry traditions, with Marshal Manuel Luís Osório recognized as the national cavalry patron.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Morro de Osório Protected Area
2.9 kmGeneral Osório Park
12.3 km
Collection of the Museu de Armas General Osório
12 km
Museu da Via Férrea e Antropológico de Osório
374 mMuseu de Ciências Naturais da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
17 kmMuseu Geológico e Cartográfico de Osório
1.4 kmPraia Mariluz Plano B
17.3 kmPraia Oásis Sul
22 kmPinheiros - Local para Churrasco Tuia
23.2 kmLetreiro de Imbé
17.5 kmRampa de vôo livre
1.8 kmMirante da Borrússia
1.5 kmPraia Encademar
17.3 kmPraia Morada do Sol
17.2 kmRampa Nordeste (Vôo Livre)
5.9 kmPraia Nova Tramandaí
20.9 kmPraia de Tramandaí
18.1 kmTuia Trail - Nova Tramandaí
19.5 kmPraia Jardim Atlântico
22.5 kmPraia Jardim do Éden
23 kmPraia Nova Tramandai Sul
21.4 kmPraia Tramandaí Zona Sul
18.7 kmPraia das Cabras
24.5 kmPraia Atlântida Sul
19.5 kmPrainha do Interlagos
2.9 kmPraia de Atlântida Sul
19.2 kmPraia de Mariápolis
19.9 kmPraia Imbé
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