Discover Sorriso: Cultural History, Monument and Sport Fishing

Sorriso offers a variety of reasons to visit: a distinctive geographical reference point, insights into the history of the community, a long tradition of cultural gatherings and sport fishing. The Centro Geodésico de Sorriso marks the location of the geodetic center of the state of Mato Grosso. The Centro Histórico-Cultural Benjamin Raiser preserves local history, while the Centro de Tradições Gaúchas Recordando os Pagos embodies its own cultural tradition. Sport fishing at Pesqueiro do Cuiabano provides an active contrast. This gives you a way to assess Sorriso based on which of these different facets interests you most.

A Geographical Reference Point

The Centro Geodésico de Sorriso is a monument marking the location of the geodetic center of the state of Mato Grosso. Its appeal lies in this clear purpose: the monument points to a geographical reference point and offers a different way to approach the destination than its cultural themes do. Anyone interested in maps and spatial orientation can reflect on the significance of such a center. With children, you can follow up with a simple question: What is marked when a state has a geodetic center? This adds a geographical perspective to Sorriso's history and culture.

History in Different Forms

The Centro Histórico-Cultural Benjamin Raiser preserves the local history of Sorriso through works of art, old objects and records about the beginnings of the community. It also features a permanent virtual museum with eight scenes painted by the artist Vera Algayer and an interactive timeline. The scenes and timeline offer different ways to explore the subject: images tell stories through scenes, while a timeline reveals how events relate in time. If you are travelling with children, the scenes and timeline can be a starting point for conversation: What story does an image convey, and what more can you understand by placing it in a timeline? In this way, the cultural center combines local memorabilia and records with a virtual exhibition.

The Centro de Tradições Gaúchas Recordando os Pagos was founded on April 7, 1982, and has more than four decades of history as a place that celebrates culture and brings the community together. This long history provides a different focus from the preservation of local history at the Centro Histórico-Cultural Benjamin Raiser. Here, its role as a gathering place takes center stage; there, the focus is on works of art, old objects and records about the beginnings of the community. This gives you more than a single historical point of reference for understanding Sorriso: its cultural themes range from memories of the community's beginnings to a long-standing tradition of gathering together.

Sport Fishing as a Different Focus

Pesqueiro do Cuiabano offers a very different activity: sport fishing in fishing ponds, following the “catch and release” principle. Releasing the fish is therefore part of the fishing approach. This activity is a clear contrast to Sorriso's cultural and historical themes. As you consider Sorriso as a destination, think about what interests you most: a geographical reference point, the history of the community, a place with a cultural tradition or sport fishing. This question can help you decide what you want to focus on during your stay and start looking for a holiday rental with a clear idea of your trip.

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