Colonial-era centre
The core of town forms a small, regular grid, the densest area of the map and the heart of the old mission settlement.
Minimalist map poster · Brazil
7.2497° S / 39.1431° W
A Cariri town in southern Ceará, set between the Araripe uplands and a river known for its waterfall

One city, five moods
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The map
Missão Velha lies in the Cariri region of southern Ceará, near the larger cities of Juazeiro do Norte and Crato. Its name, meaning old mission, refers to its colonial-era origins. On the map, the town centre forms a compact grid, and roads lead out across a landscape of farmland, low ridges and seasonal watercourses.
The municipality is known for the Missão Velha waterfall, part of the Araripe Geopark, which is recognised by UNESCO for its fossil beds and geology. The Cariri itself is greener than much of the surrounding sertão because of water that flows from the Araripe plateau, and that difference shows in the denser pattern of farms and tracks around the town.
A Missão Velha map poster shows a small town in context: a tidy centre, radiating roads and the uneven countryside of the Cariri. In black and white, it has a modest, even calm, character that suits a place known for its natural sites and long local history.
The core of town forms a small, regular grid, the densest area of the map and the heart of the old mission settlement.
The river valley holding the Missão Velha waterfall, a geosite of the Araripe Geopark, crosses the countryside as a winding line outside the town.
Farm roads and scattered settlements spread across the surrounding land and create a loose, open texture around the compact centre.
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The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Missão Velha
Missão Velha is a place people carry with them, especially those who moved away from the Cariri for work. A map of the town gives that connection a simple, lasting form, with the familiar streets drawn precisely.
You can add a title, subtitle and coordinates line, in Portuguese or English. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries, or download the $9 files and print them locally.
Order the Missão Velha poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
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