Passo Fundo
This city in northern Rio Grande do Sul known as Brazil's National Capital of Literature and a stronghold of gaúcho culture, Passo Fundo sits on the river that gives it its name. The singer-songwriter Teixeirinha made the city famous across Brazil with his 1960 song "Gaúcho de Passo Fundo" and later starred in a film set here. The centre offers a walkable café and restaurant scene alongside a concentration of historic churches.
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- Population179,529
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
Nearest airports
Passo Fundo: quick answers
Where is Passo Fundo?
Passo Fundo is in Brazil.
How do you get to Passo Fundo?
The nearest airport is Passo Fundo (PFB), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Passo Fundo?
The warmest month is January, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is October, with about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Passo Fundo?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 33 restaurants, 17 cafés and 27 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.