Timbó

Timbo, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Municipality
Figueira Square in Timbó Figueira Square in Timbó
Flag of Timbo, Santa Catarina, Brazil Flag Official seal of Timbo, Santa Catarina, Brazil Seal
Nickname(s): Pérola do Vale ("Valley's Pearl")
Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil
Country	Brazil
Region	South
State	Santa Catarina
Mesoregion	Vale do Itajaí
Government
• Mayor	Laércio Schuster Júnior (PP)
Population
• Total	37.343
Time zone	UTC -3
Website	Page of the City Hall

Timbó is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil. It is located at 26º49'24" from latitude South and 49º16'18" from longitude west, at an altitude of 68 meters. Its population in 2011 was 37.343 inhabitants. It has an area of 130.31 km ².

History

German immigrants, led by Frederico Donner, settled at the confluence of the rivers Benedito and of Cedros, that came from the Colony of Blumenau. Italian immigrants also arrived later, and today each of these two ethnic groups account for almost 50%. Most immigrants who arrived in Timbó came from Germany (Pomerania and Hamburg) and from Italy (Chiavenna and Trent). Timbó was founded on October 12, 1869, and elevated to a municipality in March 25, 1934.

Turistic Sights

Azul Hill, original Morro Azul ("Freymund Germer Ecological Park")

It is 18 km from the city center. It is the highest point of Timbo, with 758 meters of altitude. The top is equipped with a ramp to practice gliding, structure for camping and a wonderful view. On the way, among winding streets, there are many traditional old houses with beautiful landscapes.

Botanical Garden ("Franz Damm Exhibition Park")

Located in the city center. It has a large green area with lakes, structure for camping, barbecue grills, restaurant and ecological trails.

Morro Arapongas

Viewpoint of the city, 6 kilometers from downtown; most frequented by people who likes adventure and sports, mainly to practice free flight (gliding).

Benedito River Dam

Built in 1880 by German immigrants, is in the center of Timbó. Access is by Oscar Bremer Square, with its century-old fig tree. Approaching it, the environment is calmer, despite being inserted in the urban context.

Museum of the Music - Hall Hammermeister

Musical instruments of five centuries exposed in a ballroom built in the early 20th century. Inaugurated on 19 September 2004, houses a collection of over a thousand pieces, including musical instruments, sheet music, technical drawings, books and accessories. Located on Edmundo Bell Street, Highway SC477, km 5th.

Museum of the Immigrant

The Museum of the Immigrant is located at the Avenue Getúlio Vargas - Downtown.

House of the Poet Lindolf Bell

The House of the Poet Lindolf Bell was inaugurated on December 11, 2003, and aims to present the Museum - which aims to preserve and keep alive the shape, style and the roots of Bell's life - core memory - which is composed of documents and photographs - library - containing books of poetry, poems and short stories whose authorship of Santa Catarina and authors from other parts of Brazil - Square - Art of Grace - The square can be visited any time of day and night. Located between the streets and Quintino Bocaiuva and Botuverá.

See also

• List of municipalities in Santa Catarina