Paranapiacaba is a historic district located in the municipality of Santo André, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Nestled in the lush Serra do Mar mountain range, Paranapiacaba is known for its charming, old-world atmosphere and well-preserved architecture that harkens back to its heyday as a bustling railway town. Originally established as a company town by the São Paulo Railway Company in the late 19th century, Paranapiacaba was a vital hub for the transportation of coffee and other goods from the interior to the port of Santos. The district's unique layout, with its winding streets and colorful, terraced houses, reflects its British influence and the era of industrialization.