Mostardas

Mostardas is a municipality on flat terrain between Laguna dos Patos and the Atlantic Ocean in Rio Grande do Sul. The settlement stretches across a narrow land bridge with four beach sections along the coast where locals and visitors spend time outdoors.

The region was founded as a military outpost called Guarda das Mustardas in 1738 and eventually became a parish. It achieved municipal status in 1963 as local society grew and developed.

The community's way of life centers on farming and fishing, activities that shape daily routines throughout the year. Seasonal celebrations reflect these agricultural and maritime traditions that connect residents to the land and sea.

The best way to explore the area is by car or on foot along the beaches, where you can experience the natural surroundings. Both Solitude Beach and Balneario Mostardense are easy to reach from the town center.

The municipality occupies a geographical oddity where land forms a natural narrowing between South America's largest lagoon and the ocean. This rare feature makes the area a vital stopover for migratory and water birds passing through the region.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Palmares do Sul, Tavares, Rio Grande do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -31.10694,-50.92083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27