São Joaquim: The Jewel of the São Joaquim Plateau

São Joaquim, known as Brazil's coldest city, is located in the state of Santa Catarina and has much to offer beyond its unique climate. With impressive quality of life, first-class infrastructure and investment potential in constant growth, the city is a promising place to live and invest.

Quality of Life and Human Development

São Joaquim takes pride in its Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.687, placing the city in 1,322nd place in the national development ranking among Brazil's 5,570 municipalities. The city has made efforts to improve its HDI, with continuous investments in education, health and social welfare.