São Luiz do Paraitinga, Administrative division in São Paulo state, Brazil.
The municipality spans 730 square kilometers in the Paraíba Valley, encompassing Serra do Mar State Park and connecting São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro metropolitan regions.
Founded in 1769 by explorers from Taubaté, Mogi das Cruzes, and Guaratinguetá, the city gained recognition as one of Brazil's twelve most important cities by 1873.
The municipality maintains 450 Portuguese colonial buildings across 6.5 million square meters, reflecting the economic success from coffee farming and gold mining periods.
The region features extensive pasture lands at 53 percent and forest areas at 37 percent, supporting cattle breeding, forestry, and agricultural activities.
In 2010, a severe flood raised river levels above 11 meters, leading to extensive reconstruction efforts and the formation of REDESUAPA network for sustainable development.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1769
Elevation above the sea: 741 m
Shares border with: Taubaté, Cunha, Lagoinha, Natividade da Serra, Redenção da Serra, Ubatuba
Website: http://saoluizdoparaitinga.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -23.22194,-45.31000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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