Bom Jardim da Serra

Bom Jardim da Serra is a municipality situated in the mountains of Santa Catarina at an elevation of approximately 1,245 meters (4,085 feet). The area spans around 935 square kilometers and is home to a small population living primarily in rural settings.

The area was first documented in 1870 and received official status as a municipality on January 26, 1967. Its development is tied to the settlement of the higher mountain regions in southern Santa Catarina.

The local community maintains agricultural traditions through regular events that showcase regional products, dairy farming techniques, and crop cultivation methods.

The municipality is located in a mountainous area that experiences cold winters and can have slippery roads. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions and limited availability of services in this rural location.

In June 2023, this location recorded the lowest temperature ever documented in the state of Santa Catarina. This extreme cold illustrates the harsh winter conditions that occur in this high-altitude region.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 1,245 m

Shares border with: Lauro Müller, Nova Veneza, Orleans, São Joaquim, São José dos Ausentes, Siderópolis, Treviso, Urubici

Website: http://bomjardimdaserra.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -28.33694,-49.62500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23