Carambeí

Carambeí is a municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil. The city originated from a farm that was an obligatory stop on the Caminho do Viamão between the central-west region of Rio Grande do Sul and the state of São Paulo. It was founded on April 4, 1911, by a group of Dutch immigrants and developed from the Cooperativa Batavo.

Etymology

The name Cararambí derives from the Guarani karumbe and "y" : the turtles river.

History

Carambeí was founded in 4 April 1911, and became a municipality on 13 December 1995.

Climate

Carambeí is classified as oceanic climate. In summer, the temperature rises to 27°C, whereas winters are somewhat cold, the temperature reaching 10°C. Frost is common in the winter.