Nazaré Paulista, Municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil
Nazaré Paulista is a municipality in São Paulo state situated at about 845 meters elevation in southeastern Brazil, covering approximately 326 square kilometers. The area sits within the Atlantic Forest region and contains the Atibainha reservoir, which forms part of the Cantareira water supply system.
The municipality began in 1676 when a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Nazaré was built, with official recognition granted in 1850. That church site marked the start of a settlement that gradually grew into the community that exists today.
The annual rodeo festival brings together residents through traditional livestock competitions and regional music that celebrate rural life. These gatherings show how much the local community treasures its connection to farming traditions and the land.
Visitors can explore the Atibainha reservoir, which plays an important role in supplying drinking water to the São Paulo metropolitan area. The area offers both nature and a chance to understand the water infrastructure that matters to the wider region.
An institute for ecological research operates locally on environmental conservation projects focused on protecting local animal and plant species. This research work helps protect and understand the natural habitats that make the region important.
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