Cunha, Municipality in Vale do Paraíba region, Brazil
Located at 953 meters elevation between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Cunha spans across 1,407 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in São Paulo state.
The municipal territory developed from early settlements in the 18th century along the gold transport route between Minas Gerais and Paraty port.
The municipality maintains five traditional Noborigama wood-fired kilns and sixteen ceramics studios, producing high-quality stoneware since 1975.
Visitors can reach Cunha via the connecting road between Presidente Dutra Highway and Paraty, with multiple accommodation options throughout the area.
From the Pedra da Macela viewpoint, observers can see the coastline stretching from Ubatuba to Angra dos Reis on clear days.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: April 20, 1858
Elevation above the sea: 953 m
Website: http://www.cunha.sp.gov.br
Shares border with: Guaratinguetá, Paraty, Angra dos Reis, São José do Barreiro, Ubatuba, São Luiz do Paraitinga, Lagoinha, Lorena, Areias, Silveiras
Website: http://cunha.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -23.07444,-44.95972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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