Cachoeira Paulista

Cachoeira Paulista is a municipality in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo state. Set at about 521 meters above sea level, it sits amid mountain ranges and river valleys that shape the surrounding landscape.

The settlement originated in 1730 as Arraial do Porto da Caxoeira and was marked by the construction of a small chapel dedicated to Lord Bom Jesus da Cana Verde in 1780. These early religious structures reflected the faith-based roots that shaped community life over the following centuries.

The Canção Nova Community maintains extensive media production facilities and organizes religious events that influence the local social dynamics.

The town connects to neighboring areas through regional highways, making it easy to reach from surrounding cities. Accommodations and local services are available for visitors exploring the Vale do Paraíba region.

A large radio telescope dedicated to astronomy operates within the municipality, conducting scientific observations of cosmic phenomena. This facility places the town at the center of significant Brazilian space research efforts.

Location: São Paulo

Elevation above the sea: 521 m

Shares border with: Cruzeiro, Canas, Lorena, Piquete, Silveiras

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

GPS coordinates: -22.66500,-45.00944

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:06