Pindamonhangaba is located along Presidente Dutra Highway. It started to be settled by colonizers who came from Taubaté. It becomes a village in 1705 and a city in 1849. In the beginning of the 19th century, however, it starts developing new urban activities, leaving the original rural dependence behind.

It used to be a “weekend” city, with just a few streets and houses. It starts to grow from the middle of the 19th century, after urban activities had begun.

The first industrial activities start, such as rice processing and textiles. In the 20th century, the city receives lots of factories.