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Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba aerial view
DDD -11
Website - www.santanadeparnaiba.sp.gov.br
Population -108,813 inhabitants
Roberto Andrade
Founded in 1580, the municipality of Santana de Parnaíba has the largest urban area in
rammed earth [taipa de pilão] – pressed clay construction – in the State, registered as a historic
site in 1982. Starting point of the Bandeirantes expeditions, it holds important memories of São
Paulo’s history.
Itineraries
Eat & Drink: Gastronomy in Santana de Parnaíba - 1 day (page 101)
Leisure & Culture: Culture in Santana de Parnaíba - 1 day (page 78)
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What to do?
The Historic City Center gathers the main attractions of the city. The historical and
still preserved farmsteads, dated from the 17 th , 18 th and 19 th centuries, convey charm to
the city and make the tour on foot an excellent option. At Main Square [Praça da Matriz],
Santa Ana Church is the key point, built in the 19 th century. Local guides make city tours
led by the main attractions, such as Museu Paraibano de Música [Local Museum of Music],
which is also a gathering place to musicians who walk around the town in serenades;
House of Anhanguera Museum [Museu Casa do Anhanguera] and the Monument to
Bandeirantes. Yet at Main Square, several restaurants set in old constructions offer tasty
meals to its visitors.