Curitibanos, Municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Description
Curitibanos is a municipality in Santa Catarina located at about 987 meters elevation and covering around 953 square kilometers of land. This settlement in southern Brazil sits among hilly terrain and serves as a small administrative center for the region.
History
Curitibanos grew from settlements that began in 1679, but only received official recognition on June 11, 1869. This date marked the start of formal administrative structure for the area.
Culture
The Matriz Church marks the center of town and shows how religious spaces have shaped community life here over many generations. People gather at this location for various occasions, making it a gathering point for local identity.
Practical
The town sits in a region with cold winters and regular frost, which is important to keep in mind when planning a visit. The best time to visit is outside the winter months when weather conditions are milder.
Did you know?
Local agriculture has specialized in crops suited to the cold conditions and regular frosts that occur in the region. These particular growing conditions shape the economy and daily life of residents in distinctive ways.
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