Parelheiros District, Rural district in southern São Paulo, Brazil
Parelheiros is a rural district in southern São Paulo, stretching across hilly terrain with forest reserves and bodies of water. The area is marked by protected natural spaces that support the water supply system for the city.
German-speaking settlers arrived in the 1820s and organized horse races with the local population. This tradition inspired the district's name, derived from the Portuguese word for horse pairs.
Two Guaraní villages maintain their communities here and practice their traditional ways of life within the district. Visitors can sense their presence through the local settlements and how the land is used.
The best connection to the center is via Line 9 of the metropolitan train system, though options remain limited in this remote area. Visitors should expect longer travel times and plan ahead, as the district stays isolated from main transit hubs.
An ancient meteorite impact site marks the landscape as a distinct geological feature. This natural landmark reveals the prehistoric history embedded in the terrain.
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