Guaíba

Guaíba is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul situated on the western shore of Guaíba Lake, covering a substantial area of land. Its location provides direct access to waterways that have long served transportation and trade purposes.

The region was originally home to the Guaraní people before being colonized through the Portuguese sesmaria land-grant system. Official land ownership was established in the early 18th century through allocation to Antônio Ferreira Leitão.

The Church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento shapes the local sense of identity and remains a focal point in the townscape. This religious building reflects how faith influenced the community's growth and social organization.

The municipality connects to Porto Alegre through federal highways and serves as a transport hub for the region. Visitors should know that waterway access is particularly useful for exploring the surrounding area.

Four major rivers - the Jacuí, Sinos, Gravataí, and Caí - meet near the municipality and form a complex water system. This convergence has shaped the landscape and connects the region to the larger Lagoa dos Patos.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: October 14, 1926

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Eldorado do Sul, Barra do Ribeiro, Mariana Pimentel

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

GPS coordinates: -30.11389,-51.32500

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:56