Pedreira, São Paulo

Pedreira, São Paulo

Pedreira (Portuguese for quarry) is a municipality/county in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2004 is 38,937 and the area is 110.72 km². The elevation is 590 m. The town is located at 138km from the capital. It is called "Flor da Porcelana" because of its porcelain related commerce.Pedreira was founded in 1896. it is linearly distributed on Jaguari River banks, which adds a touch of beauty to the mountains around it. The name of the town comes from the name "Pedro", present in the most male members of the founder's family, Colonel João Pedro de Godoy Moreira. Pedreira offers as main attraction its large porcelain, glasses, wood crafts, aluminium, decoration pieces commerce, with shops especialized in tourist service.

There are more than 150 shops established in strategic places, of easy access for the visitors, having its working hours during weekends and holidays.


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