Santa Teresa, it carries the motto of the “The first city to Italian immigrants in Brazil” and “The sweet land of the humming birds”. It is located around 78 km) north of Victoria, the city enchants visitors with its rich cultural heritage, a pleasant climate and the lush nature.

In the city he was born of Italian immigration, and keeps you alive, its roots in the architecture, the culture and especially the food. To Rua do Lazerwith its rich architectural heritage are preserved and typical restaurants, it is a reflection of this heritage.

Santa Teresa is also a sanctuary of the rainforest, especially the orchid and humming birds, designed by the teresense Augusto Ruschi, The patron saint of Ecology in Brazil. Her legacy is known in the Museo De Martinat the heart of the city.

The population is estimated to be in the 22.808 residentsthe city can be accessed from the The BR-101 North to the Gulffollowed by the S-261 for more than 28 miles of the mountain.