Reopened on April 10, the largest tunnel of the old railway in Santa Catarina, located in Ribeirão Carvalho, measures 260 meters and has gained access and lighting after decades of abandonment since 1971, now becoming part of the municipality's tourist itinerary.

Reopened on April 10, the largest tunnel of the old railway in Santa Catarina, located in Ribeirão Carvalho, measures 260 meters and has gained access and lighting after decades of abandonment since 1971, now becoming part of the municipality’s tourist itinerary.

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 14/04/2026 at 12:25

Updated on 14/04/2026 at 12:26

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With 260 m, the tunnel inaugurated in 1954 was abandoned after the deactivation of the railway in 1971, underwent cleaning, structural improvements, and now welcomes visitors with more safety

The largest tunnel of the former Santa Catarina railway, located in Ribeirão Carvalho, was reopened on 04/10 after decades of abandonment. The structure, with a length of 260 m, received improvements in access and infrastructure to be visited again.

In addition to recovering a heritage that has been idle since 1971, the municipality bets on the tunnel as a tourist and cultural attraction, with visits that can even occur at night thanks to the installation of lighting.

A 260 m tunnel that was decades off the path of visitors

The tunnel was inaugurated in 1954 with a clear objective: to improve the safety and efficiency of locomotives on the former Santa Catarina railway. With the deactivation of the railway in 1971, the structure ceased to fulfill its original function and was abandoned for decades.

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What was done to recover the tunnel without altering the location

Tunnel of the former railway in Ribeirão Carvalho gains lighting and enters the tourist route after decades of abandonment.

The base describes that the rescue process began last year and involved a series of practical and continuous actions. The work included cleanings, removal of vegetation, and care to preserve the space during the interventions.

Among the mentioned improvements are cleaning of the gutters, macadamization, and the application of crushed stone dust. The idea was to organize the environment, increase safety, and prepare the tunnel to receive a flow of people, without treating the revitalization as a “rushed” project and without attention to detail.

The lighting changes the experience of the tunnel and expands visitation

One of the most highlighted points is the installation of lighting to allow the tunnel to be visited at more times. Previously, the very condition of abandonment limited any safe use. Now, the infrastructure allows for nighttime circulation “at various moments,” in addition to supporting guided tours.

With lighting, the tunnel offers a more accessible and safer experience, which also favors visits from schools and groups that need predictability and structure to enter the site.

A tunnel that turns into a history lesson for schools and visitors

The foundation mentions school visits as part of the new cycle of the tunnel, reinforcing that the space is not just a landscape, but also a memory. The movement of children entering the tunnel appears as a symbolic image of recovery and appreciation of regional history.

The tunnel ceases to be just a “remnant” of the railway and starts to function as an educational space, connecting residents and visitors with a phase of development in Santa Catarina that was marked in the infrastructure of the countryside.

Name, homage, and the memory of those who helped to build

Tunnel of the old railway in Ribeirão Carvalho gains lighting and enters the tourist route after decades of abandonment.

The tunnel was named after Edmundo da Silva Pozes, the engineer of the project at the time of construction. The homage was treated as recognition of someone who contributed to the development of the state.

A family member expressed emotion upon seeing the name remembered, mentioning that the grandfather “fought hard” and that the remembrance is important for the family. The tribute appears as a message that old works have faces, stories, and people behind them, and that revitalization is not just physical, but also symbolic.

Tourism, culture, and impact on the economy of the municipality

The revitalization of the tunnel will integrate into the tourist and cultural route of the municipality, with the expectation of attracting visitors. The foundation points out that history and tourism “enchant” and that this movement can help the local economy.

When a point like the tunnel enters the itinerary, it attracts not only visitation but also consumption in the surrounding area, such as transportation, commerce, and services that revolve around the presence of tourists.

In your opinion, what weighs more in this reopening of the tunnel: the preservation of the region’s history or the chance to generate tourism and income for the municipality?

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Reopened on April 10, the largest tunnel of the old railway in Santa Catarina, located in Ribeirão Carvalho, measures 260 meters and has gained access and lighting after decades of abandonment since 1971, now becoming part of the municipality’s tourist itinerary.

With 260 m, the tunnel inaugurated in 1954 was abandoned after the deactivation of the railway in 1971, underwent cleaning, structural improvements, and now welcomes visitors with more safety

A 260 m tunnel that was decades off the path of visitors

What was done to recover the tunnel without altering the location

The lighting changes the experience of the tunnel and expands visitation

A tunnel that turns into a history lesson for schools and visitors

Name, homage, and the memory of those who helped to build

Tourism, culture, and impact on the economy of the municipality

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With 260 m, the tunnel inaugurated in 1954 was abandoned after the deactivation of the railway in 1971, underwent cleaning, structural improvements, and now welcomes visitors with more safety

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What was done to recover the tunnel without altering the location

The lighting changes the experience of the tunnel and expands visitation

A tunnel that turns into a history lesson for schools and visitors

Name, homage, and the memory of those who helped to build

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