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Must-see attractions in Santa Catarina

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    Parque Unipraias

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    Camboriú's pride and joy is this six-hectare urban reserve. In addition to 500m of walking trails, the real coup is the amusements, which are sold…

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    Mirante de Joinville

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    To get a stupendous 360-degree panorama of Joinville and the Baía da Babitonga, head to the city's 250m-high viewpoint. The lookout, at the top of Morro…

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    Praia do Campeche

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    The 3.5km Praia do Campeche is one of Floripa's five-star beaches, an absolute stunner of sun-kissed perfection with wind conditions lending themselves to…

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    Mirante da Lagoa da Conceição

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    The postcard view of Lagoa da Conceição awaits at this must-stop lookout, which frames both sides of the lagoon, the dunes of Joaquina and beyond.

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    Instituto Juarez Machado

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    Joinville's own Juarez Machado gets his due in this new museum dedicated to his fantastic realism and figuratism paintings. Machado, who divides his time…

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    Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri

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    Lesser known and less visited than Lagoa da Conceição, Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri has wonderful opportunities for swimming and hiking (as well as…

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    Praia Mole

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    This is one of the East Island's best and most secluded beaches. It's hidden from SC-406 and accessed by a small trail. The northern end is very popular…

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    Beto Carrero World

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    Latin America's biggest amusement park. Attractions are divided among nine themed areas and include plenty of high-adrenaline roller coasters (such as the…

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    Parque Vila Germânica

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    Blumenau’s festivals are held at Parque Vila Germânica, part convention hall, part kitschy Alpine village. There are several good bar/restaurants (Bier…

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    Museu de Família Colonial

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    Learn about Blumenau’s beginnings in this group of houses that were occupied by the city’s founder, Herman Bruno Otto Blumenau, in the 1850s. His daughter…

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    Projeto TAMAR

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    Kids get a kick out of Brazil's non-profit sea turtle conservation organization, which features five tanks. Feedings (3:30pm) and baths (weekend mornings)…

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    Museu do Imigrante

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    This 1890 Fachwerk home in Timbó chronicles the history of immigration in the area. Guided visits give context but only in Portuguese, unfortunately. It…

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    Igreja NS da Lapa do Riberão

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    Dating back to 1806, this intimate baroque-inspired church was restored on order from Emperor Dom Pedro II himself, who visited in 1845 and coughed up R…

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    Cristo Luz Statue

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    The 33m Cristo Luz statue holds a sombrero from which a spotlight illuminates the city at night, sometimes in streaming colors. During summer, live music…

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    Rua XV Novembro

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    Rua XV Novembro is home to the city’s best examples of Germanic architecture, including the Castelinho da XV, a replica of the city hall of Michelstadt,…

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    Praia da Lagoinha

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    In the extreme north of the island, pretty Praia da Lagoinha is still home to a traditional fishing colony and calm, shallow seas that form an elongated…

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    Igreja Luterana do Espírito Santo

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    Lutheran churches loom over town; the most beautiful is Igreja do Espírito Santo, a gem inaugurated in 1877 that still stands east of the center.

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    Praia da Joaquina

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    Joaquina Beach, backed by massive dunes, has 3km of sun-toasted sand and several restaurants serving food on the beach. On the beach's northeast end is a…

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    Praia do Santinho

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    Santinho is the north island’s best surfing beach, acclaimed for its consistent waves and uncrowded conditions.

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    Praia Brava

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    Praia Brava is a pretty patch of sand bordered by upscale condominiums some 400m back from the beach. It has wilder waves that attracts a steady stream of…

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    Museo Pomerano

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    The Museo Pomerano explores the town’s history through household objects, furniture, wooden sculpture, agricultural tools and an impressive collection of…

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    Catedral São Paulo Apóstolo

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    Awash in red granite and stained glass, Blumenau's main cathedral is massive and not much of a looker, save its cedar entryway carvings and 45m tri-bell…

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    Praia dos Ingleses

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    Once among the island’s finest beaches, Praia dos Ingleses has suffered from its popularity. It’s now crowded with high-rise hotels and overpriced…

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    Castelinho da XV

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    The Castelinho da XV, now a Havan department store, is a replica of the city hall of Michelstadt, Germany.

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    Mausoléu

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    The Mausoléu Dr Blumenau is the final resting place of Dr Blumenau himself, founder of the city.

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    Museu da Cerveja

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    The small Museu da Cerveja is dedicated to the city's long history of beer brewing.