Ponta Grossa

Ponta Grossa sits at 975 meters elevation in southern Brazil and serves as a major transportation junction connecting the region through railways and highways. The city functions as a pivotal link between different parts of Paraná state and surrounding areas.

The city gained municipal status in 1823 during Brazil's imperial period and grew from a stopover point along cattle-driving routes. These origins as a transit station shaped its role as a transportation crossroads that continues today.

The München Fest celebrates German heritage each November through December with traditional music, dance performances, and regional dishes that reflect the city's European roots. Visitors experience how these customs remain woven into the community's everyday life during the festival season.

The city maintains direct road links to Curitiba and operates a regional airport serving domestic flights across southern Brazil. The high elevation makes the climate cooler than in lowland areas, particularly during the winter months.

Vila Velha State Park displays sandstone formations shaped by natural erosion over millions of years, creating unusual rock shapes. These geological structures reveal layers and strata that tell stories about the region's ancient earth history.

Location: Paraná

Inception: September 15, 1823

Elevation above the sea: 975 m

Shares border with: Campo Largo, Ipiranga, Teixeira Soares, Carambeí, Castro, Palmeira, Tibagi

Website: http://pontagrossa.pr.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -25.09500,-50.16194

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:59