Taquara, Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description
Taquara is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul located within reach of Porto Alegre and spread across rolling terrain. The town has a central administrative hub where residents access services related to taxation, public works, and community planning.
History
The municipality gained its administrative independence in 1886, becoming a separate territorial division in the region. This founding marked the start of its function as a local government center in southern Brazil.
Culture
The town center serves as a gathering place where residents meet for celebrations, sports events, and community gatherings throughout the year. These occasions reflect how people here maintain connections with one another and with their surroundings.
Practical
Start your visit at the central area where most services and community spaces are located for easy access. The gentle rolling terrain makes walking or cycling around the town convenient and straightforward.
Did you know?
The town embraces the motto 'Um lugar para ficar' (A place to stay), which shows in its efforts to support people and businesses that choose to build lives here. This approach reveals how the municipality actively works to encourage residents to remain and thrive locally.
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