Tremembé

Tremembé is a municipality in the Vale do Paraíba region in southeastern São Paulo state, situated at about 560 meters elevation. The area includes agricultural land and small settlements connected through gently rolling terrain.

The place originated in November 1660 as a religious settlement centered around a wooden statue of the Good Jesus. This founding marked the beginning of European settlement and shapes local identity to this day.

The place takes its name from the Tremembé people, an indigenous group of the region, and shows traces of this connection in local traditions and stories today. The community maintains this link through various forms of cultural expression that shape daily life.

The place is best explored on foot, as the settlement areas are relatively compact and the rural surroundings allow for walks. It is wise to take time to discover local shops and restaurants, which are mainly concentrated in the center.

The city is often overlooked even though it is an important crossroads between the coastal region and the interior. This position made it historically a place of exchange and passage, a role that continues to shape it today.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: November 26, 1660

Elevation above the sea: 560 m

Shares border with: Pindamonhangaba, Monteiro Lobato, Taubaté

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

GPS coordinates: -22.95778,-45.54889

Latest update: December 22, 2025 18:26