Carambeí, Dutch settlement municipality in Paraná, Brazil
Carambeí is a municipality in Paraná state in southern Brazil, located in highland terrain at approximately 1000 meters elevation. The area displays Dutch settlement patterns and was shaped by European immigrants who established their own cooperative community.
The municipality was founded in 1911 by Dutch immigrants who settled in the region and established a cooperative. It received official municipal status in 1995, formalizing its administrative structure.
The Historical Park displays traditional Dutch-style houses where visitors can experience the European immigrant heritage through museums and exhibition spaces. The architecture and displayed objects convey impressions of how the early European settlers lived and worked.
The location sits at elevation, meaning temperatures are cooler than in lower-lying Brazilian regions, ranging from about 10 degrees Celsius in winter to 27 degrees Celsius in summer. Visitors should pack appropriate clothing for the season, as frost and cool nights are possible.
The name derives from Guarani words meaning "turtle water" in reference to a local river. This naming reflects the historical connection between Dutch settlers and the indigenous culture already present in the region.
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