Cabreúva

Cabreúva is a municipality in São Paulo state located about 78 kilometers from the capital and covers 260 square kilometers. The area includes mountains reaching about 1,200 meters in elevation along with urban and rural zones connected by major highways to São Paulo and Sorocaba.

The settlement was founded in 1859 by the Martins e Ramos family and developed along the Tietê River. The locality initially specialized in sugarcane cultivation and the production of distilled spirits.

The municipality is home to the Kadampa Meditation Center Brazil and the Sakya Monastery, making it a center for Buddhist practice in Latin America. These religious communities shape local cultural life and draw visitors from different countries.

The best time to visit is during the drier months when roads are in better condition. The area is most easily reached by car or regional buses, especially if exploring the rural areas and mountain routes.

The name comes from the Cabreúva tree, Myrocarpus frondosus, whose name originates from the Tupi language word kaburé'yba, referring to a plant linked with owls. This etymological connection reveals how deeply the local ecosystem is rooted in the region's indigenous past.

Location: São Paulo

Elevation above the sea: 638 m

Shares border with: Pirapora do Bom Jesus, Jundiaí, Araçariguama, Indaiatuba, Itu, Itupeva

Website: http://cabreuva.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -23.30750,-47.13306

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:26