After the devastation caused by World War II, the Dutch government stimulated emigration to Australia, Brazil, Canada and France.

A group of approximately 500 migrants from the province of North Brabant arrived in Brazil, establishing their first colony at the farm of Fazenda Ribeirão in the state of São Paulo.

After a referendum in 1991 where 98% of the population voted in favor of political autonomy for the area, Holambra gained city status in January 1993.

In April 1998 this fact was recognized as Holambra gained the status of Estância Turística, touristic location.

The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).