Piracanjuba

Piracanjuba is an agricultural municipality in Goiás, Brazil, situated in a region of rolling countryside and elevated terrain. The landscape is dominated by farms and crop fields that shape the character of daily life and the local economy.

The settlement originated in 1831 as Pouso Alto, a small religious community established by Padre Marinho. The name evolved to Nossa Senhora da Abadia in the mid-1800s to honor a patron saint.

Orchids hold a special place in the community's identity. A yearly flower exposition draws growers and visitors from across the region, cementing the town's standing in cultivation practices.

Spring and early summer are good seasons to visit, especially if timing coincides with the annual orchid exhibition. The town center is walkable and provides easy access to accommodations and local restaurants.

The name comes from a fish species native to local rivers, a connection that has shaped the region's relationship with water and nature. This heritage appears in local traditions that remain part of community identity today.

Location: Goiás

Elevation above the sea: 786 m

Shares border with: Bela Vista de Goiás, Caldas Novas, Cristianópolis, Hidrolândia, Mairipotaba, Morrinhos, Pontalina, Professor Jamil, Santa Cruz de Goiás

GPS coordinates: -17.30278,-49.01778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07