Socorro is a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Situated within the Mantiqueira Mountains, the city sits along the "do Peixe" River and shares a border with the neighboring state of Minas Gerais to the north and east.
The local economy is primarily driven by the clothing sector, specifically knitting, as well as ecotourism and adventure sports. These industries leverage the region's natural geography and landscape to support the local economy.