mesoregion in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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The Northwest is a region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.

The ruins of São Miguel Arcanjo Cathedral, in São Miguel das Missões

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Map of Northwest (Rio Grande do Sul)
  • 1 Erechim — one of the first planned modern cities in Brazil, inspired by Washington and Paris
  • 2 Passo Fundo — "national capital of literature"
  • 3 Sananduva —  celebrates the customs and culture of the gauchos, and of northern Italy
  • 4 Santo Ângelo — a land rich in history and of great natural and architectural beauty; called the "capital of the missions" due to its strong social connotation
  • 5 São Miguel das Missões — built near the archaeological site of the Jesuit mission, which is a UNESCO heritage site

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Aeroporto Lauro Kurtz (PFB IATA)

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