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Campo Grande Brazil
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No matter where you are from, you can most likely step out onto the street in Campo Grande, Brazil, and blend right in. This beautiful city has a rich culture blended from its enormous immigrant population, and the variety in residents means that there is no “typical” citizen of Campo Grande. For those seeking interesting food, culture, and a bit of adventure, Campo Grande makes a great tourist destination in the heart of South America.
Campo Grande was founded fairly recently, in 1877, by two farmers who moved from Minas Gerais following the War of the Triple Alliance. The first settlement was placed in a location at the base of the Serra de Merecaju cliffs where two streams adjoin. Those streams, Segredo (Portugese for “secret”) and Prosa (meaning “conversation”), now coincide with the routes of the city’s two most central streets.
The population of Campo Grande grew from 150,000 to 750,000 in only the last 40 years. This was due to an influx of immigrants from Japan, Armenia, Germany, Italy, Paraguay, and the Middle East. There is also an indigenous population in the area. This variance is reflected in the typical foods and festivals in the region. St. John‘s festival takes place at the beginning of the Brazilian winter, and there is a large film festival in January. Soccer is an important sport in the region, and Campo Grande houses one major football stadium, the Estádio Universitário Pedro Pedrossian, as well as five minor stadiums. The city also hosts the Dom Bosco Museum, one of the most complete collections of natural and native Brazilian history.
The city’s economy is not primarily based on tourism. Most of the area’s GDP comes from commerce and agribusiness, and there is a great deal of investment in bovine livestock. Farming of sugar cane is also gaining prominence. Due to the city’s lack of tourism development, planning a vacation in Campo Grande may require a bit more work than Rio de Janeiro. But this can actually make it a great tourist destination for those looking for something off the beaten path. In fact, Campo Grande is becoming a popular destination for backpackers and other adventure travelers who are making their way to La Paz and Machu Pichu. Fewer tourists means no inflated prices and less hassle from
The enjoyable climate in Campo Grande has been an influential factor that has drawn immigrants from all over the world. The weather is highland tropical and only somewhat humid. There is a dry winter season from May to October, followed by a rainy season. Freezing temperatures can occur during the winter months, but it is rare; the mean low is 14 °C (57.2 °F). January is the warmest month, but the mean high only reaches 29 °C (84.2 °F). |
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