São Leopoldo

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São Leopoldo is a Brazilian city located in the south state of Rio Grande do Sul. It occupies a total area of 103.9 km² (around 80 km² urban area) at circa 30 km from the State Capital, Porto Alegre. Climate is sub-tropical, with temperatures varying from 2ºC minimum at Winter to more than 40ºC maximum during summer time. Summers are fairly dry.

Established in July 25, 1824, by German immigrants, São Leopoldo is considered the cradle of German culture in Brazil. It has a population of 189.258 (2006).

São Leopoldo is one of the 13 beautiful cities along the Rota Romântica ('Romantic Route'), a touristic scenic route that runs from the State Capital towards the Serra Gaucha

Cities of the Rota Romântica Rota Romântica logo
São Leopoldo • Novo Hamburgo • Estância Velha • Ivoti • Dois Irmãos • Morro Reuter • Santa Maria do Herval • Presidente Lucena • Picada Café • Nova Petrópolis • Gramado • Canela • São Francisco de Paula
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