São José dos Ausentes, Mountain municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
São José dos Ausentes is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul at an elevation of about 1200 meters (3940 feet). The landscape features rolling highlands with grasslands and forests, crossed by natural waterfalls throughout the area.
The area grew from early settlements where people focused on cattle raising and local farming. It received official status as a municipality in 1992, formalizing what was already an established territory.
The community shapes this place through farming practices and local traditions visible in markets and seasonal gatherings. You can feel a strong connection to nature and regional products that define daily life here.
The municipality is accessible via paved roads from Porto Alegre, with the route passing through highland terrain. Lodging options range from rural guesthouses to mountain accommodations with local services.
The area contains Monte Negro Peak at 1403 meters, which is the highest point in the entire state. This mountain draws visitors interested in reaching the state's highest elevation.
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