Piraí do Sul

Piraí do Sul is a municipality situated on elevated terrain in southern Paraná at around 1000 meters elevation. The landscape is shaped by farmland and natural vegetation spread across rolling hills and valleys.

Indigenous peoples including the Carijó and Kaingáng lived across this region before European settlement. Migration waves accelerated in the 1940s when settlers moved here seeking new opportunities.

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Sprout draws pilgrims throughout the year who gather for prayer and religious celebrations. This sacred site shapes how locals and visitors experience the town's spiritual life.

The municipality is best explored by car since it covers a wide area with dispersed farms and rural properties. Most facilities are within easy driving distance and the rolling terrain is accessible for visitors.

This municipality ranks as Brazil's fourth most visited religious destination, a striking position for a town of its size. Few travelers expect such a major pilgrimage site to exist in this rural setting.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 1,022 m

Shares border with: Castro, Arapoti, Doutor Ulysses, Jaguariaíva, Tibagi, Ventania

GPS coordinates: -24.52583,-49.94889

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21