Guabiruba

Guabiruba is a municipality in Santa Catarina in southern Brazil, located within the Vale do Itajai region. The place comprises scattered settlements with residential areas, small manufacturing facilities, and agricultural land interspersed throughout.

Settlers from Baden arrived in the 19th century and established the first communities in this region. Their early settlements developed into the municipality that exists today, shaped by these founding generations.

The community maintains German heritage through local celebrations featuring traditional music and regional food that reflect the settlement patterns from long ago. Residents continue to practice and share these customs at neighborhood gatherings throughout the year.

Exploring the scattered settlements and rural areas works best with a vehicle since sites are spread across a wider territory. The region's layout means you will need mobility to move between different sections and neighborhoods.

The place name Pelznickelland references old Christmas traditions brought by settlers, which still echo in local customs today. This historical naming choice reveals how deeply the community's identity is rooted in its European heritage.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Shares border with: Blumenau, Botuverá, Brusque, Gaspar

Website: https://guabiruba.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -27.08583,-48.98083

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44