Torres, Coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Located in southern Brazil, Torres features four large basalt rock formations standing in the Atlantic Ocean, reaching heights of 40 meters above sea level.
The municipality received its official establishment in 1878, developing from a strategic passage point for cattle drivers traveling from northern Brazil.
The International Balloon Festival, initiated in 1989, transformed Torres into Brazil's recognized center for hot air balloon activities by 1995.
The municipality experiences a population increase from 40,000 to 300,000 during summer months, with over fifty hotels operating to accommodate visitors.
Torres contains Ilha dos Lobos, situated 1,700 meters from Praia Grande beach, representing Rio Grande do Sul's single maritime island.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: 1878
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Shares border with: Arroio do Sal, Morrinhos do Sul, Dom Pedro de Alcântara, Mampituba, Passo de Torres, São João do Sul, Três Cachoeiras
Website: http://torres.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -29.33500,-49.72694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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