Campina Grande do Sul

Campina Grande do Sul is a municipality in Paraná in southern Brazil and spreads across forests, water bodies, and mountainous terrain. The area is crossed by several rivers and features different ecosystems ranging from lowlands to higher elevations.

The municipality developed in the 1990s when protected areas were established for the local forests and mountain regions. This decision shaped the region's future and its focus on nature conservation and environmental management.

The local population maintains strong connections with nature through outdoor activities in the state parks, fostering environmental awareness and preservation practices.

Visitors find lodging near lakes and dams where they can swim, fish, or take boat tours. The region has a network of hiking trails of varying difficulty and several viewpoints overlooking the mountainous landscape.

The area is home to rare plant and animal species found in few other regions of Brazil. This biological richness makes it an important place for nature watchers and researchers.

Location: Paraná

Inception: 1884

Elevation above the sea: 916 m

Shares border with: Bocaiúva do Sul, Antonina, Barra do Turvo, Colombo, Guaraqueçaba, Morretes, Quatro Barras

GPS coordinates: -25.30583,-49.05500

Latest update: December 22, 2025 19:36