Itaperuçu is a municipality located in the state of Paraná within the Southern Region of Brazil. The settlement is situated in a region characterized by its distinct geographical features and cultural heritage.
The name Itaperuçu originates from the indigenous Guaraní language. Etymologically, the name translates to "to make the big path of the rock," derived from the components "Itá" (rock), "peru" (wander or hike), and "ussu" (big).