São Marcos

São Marcos is a municipality located in the mountainous region of Serra Gaúcha in southern Brazil. The town encompasses several settled areas and operates as an administrative division connecting different local communities.

Italian settlers established the first permanent community in 1885, with Polish immigrants arriving in 1891 and shaping the region's development. These early arrivals formed the foundation of the current population makeup.

Residents celebrate their Italian and Polish roots through local festivals and traditional cuisines that remain central to community life. These customs shape how neighbors gather and mark special occasions together.

Visitors can access information and services through the municipal administration office where basic guidance is available. The area is best explored on foot by walking through different settled neighborhoods.

The municipality contains distinct communities near Rio da Mulada, including settlements at Linha Juá and Rincão dos Quilombos. Each settlement maintains its own local character shaped by different waves of settlement.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 746 m

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

GPS coordinates: -28.97083,-51.06778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47