Santa Catarina Travel Guide

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A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, and a white tent.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof huts, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.
A historic train station with a clock tower and a large arched entrance.
A beach with multiple Brazilian flags, a wooden structure, and mountains in the background.
A large, historic train station with multiple tracks and a high, arched roof.

Popular cities in Santa Catarina

A coastal town with colorful houses, a clear blue sky, and a calm harbor with boats.
Florianópolis
Known for Beaches, Islands and Surfing
Trip time! Discover the beaches, windsurfing and spas in upscale Florianópolis.

Reasons to visit

  • Jurere Beach
  • Ingleses Beach
  • Joaquina Beach
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a beach, and a bay.
Balneário Camboriú
Known for Beaches, Walking and Monuments
Balneário Camboriú awaits: its beaches, monuments, culture and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Balneario Camboriu Cable Car
  • Estaleiro Beach
  • Oceanic Aquarium
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A large rock formation with a natural arch, surrounded by rolling hills and a river in the valley below.
Urubici
Known for Nature, Culture and Mountains
Experience the natural setting, culture and history in Urubici!

Reasons to visit

  • Avencal Cascade Park
  • Morro do Campestre
  • Cachoeira Véu da Noiva
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An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent hill, dense forest, and a beach.
Penha
Known for Theme parks and Beaches
Love theme parks and beaches? Get away to Penha!

Reasons to visit

  • Beto Carrero World
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A coastal city with a long beach, dense urban area, and surrounding mountains.
Bombinhas
Known for Aquariums, Beaches and Natural parks
Experience the aquarium, beaches and museums in Bombinhas!

Reasons to visit

  • Bombinhas Beach
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A cityscape with a large stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.
Blumenau
Known for Monuments, Beer and Museums
Blumenau is calling! Discover its monuments, beer, theatre and more.
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Stay near popular Santa Catarina attractions

An aerial view of a theme park with roller coasters, a stadium, and surrounding greenery.

Beto Carrero World

9.2/10 (157 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day at Beto Carrero World and find out why this is a popular theme park in Penha. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's theatre scene.
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