The Municipality of Cerro Azul originated from the Assunguy Colony, founded in 1860, north of Curitiba. The first administrators of the Colony were Barata Ribeiro, Manoel Nabuco, and José Borges. The Colony prospered rapidly, and by 1872, it was elevated to the category of a Parish (Freguesia) under the name Serro Azul and the invocation of Our Lady of Guia, belonging at that time to the Municipality of Votuverava (now Rio Branco do Sul). In 1882, the Parish of Our Lady of Guia of Serro Azul was elevated to the category of a Town (Vila), with the denomination of Vila do Assunguy. In 1885, its name was changed to Serro Azul, due to its proximity to the hill of the same name, which belongs to a branch of the Serra Geral. In 1897, it reached the category of a City, as the seat of the Municipality of Serro Azul, and in 1929, the spelling was changed from Serro Azul to Cerro Azul.
There are 60 municipalities that make up Atlantic Forest Great Reserve; each one has its own importance and good things to do together, offering a wide range of activities and attractions.
Portals are like gateways, distinct micro-regions united by their tourist vocation.
The portals present a set of natural, cultural and historical attractions of Atlantic Forest Great Reserve.
There are over 110 Conservation Units in Atlantic Forest Great Reserve. This mosaic is fundamental for the conservation of the continuous forest. The parks are nature’s great stores.
There’s so much to do in Atlantic Forest Great Reserve! Several unmissable experiences await you!
