Bom Jesus, human settlement, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Bom Jesus is a small town in southern Rio Grande do Sul with quiet streets, single-story houses, and green fields surrounding it. The landscape features open spaces, hills, and wooded areas crossed by small streams and waterfalls.

The town grew around a church built in 1878 as fulfillment of a landowner's promise after returning safely from war. Portuguese, Italian, and German settlers established themselves here and built a farming community that continues today.

Bom Jesus reflects a blend of Portuguese, Italian, and German traditions visible in local festivals featuring traditional foods, music, and dances. These cultural influences shape how residents live together and celebrate their shared heritage throughout the year.

The town is best explored on foot or by bike, as streets are quiet and distances are manageable. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking into forests and along local streams and waterfalls.

The town's name originates from a landowner's vow made during wartime; Manoel Silveira de Azevedo promised to build a church if he returned safely from the Paraguay war. This personal pledge became the foundation for the town's creation and naming.

• Location: Rio Grande do Sul
• Inception: July 16, 1913
• Elevation above the sea: 1,046 m
• Shares border with: São Joaquim, São José dos Ausentes, Capão Alto, Jaquirana, Lages, Monte Alegre dos Campos, São Francisco de Paula, Vacaria
• Website: http://bomjesus.rs.gov.br
• GPS coordinates: -28.66778,-50.41694
• Latest update: February 17, 2026 00:20