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Guaramiranga

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Guaramiranga is a small town in the Northeastern state of Ceará in Brazil. It is located at an altitude of 835 m in the Serra de Baturité hills 110 km from the state capital of Fortaleza. Guaramiranga is known locally for its temperate climate and lush green scenery. The temperature in Guaramiranga varies between 15 and 23 degrees Celsius through the year.

Flora of Guaramiranga

Guaramiranga has a population of about 5,900 people. The town was first populated by an Indian tribe called the Tarariús towards the end of the 19th century.

Guaramiranga hosts a number of events throughout the year including a festival of jazz and blues which is held every year during Carnival, and the Ceará Fest Flores which is held in November.

Guaramiranga has two large churches, the Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição and the Igreja Nossa Senhora de Lourdes.

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Image of Guaramiranga