Balneário Camboriú is one of the most complete holiday destinations in Brazil. The city of Santa Catarina offers beaches (including beautiful and well-preserved ones), attractions for all ages, viewpoints with incredible views, good restaurants and all the necessary infrastructure for a hassle-free trip — and with the least possibility of boredom.
Also called Brazilian Dubai, Balneário is famous for its skyscrapers and luxurious atmosphere. It is common to see imported cars on the city’s streets and speedboats cruising along its beaches. Seeing and being seen is part of everyday life in the Santa Catarina destination, where there is still no shortage of electronic parties and, more recently, country clubs.
Barra Norte Jetty
But anyone who believes that, once there, it is impossible to escape the glamour, is mistaken. Balneário Camboriú is also the place chosen by many people to live, because of the safety and tranquility. Walks outdoors on Avenida Atlântica or in nature, such as on the sidewalks of Morro do Careca and Deck do Pontal Norte, are good options to get to know this quieter side of the city.
Christ Light
This guide is the result of the trips we have already made to the famous Santa Catarina destination. Here we gather all the information about tours and attractions that we know, in addition to practical tips to help you organize your trip. Happy reading and have a great trip!
Where to stay in Balneário Camboriú
Find a good hotel in Balneário Camboriú It’s not a difficult task. This is because the city has a good offer of well-located accommodation, close to Atlântica and Brasil avenues. However, if your idea is to travel in high season, during the summer, book your hotel well in advance to guarantee more affordable prices. Check out our special post with more tips on where to stay in Balneário Camboriú and some of the best hotels in the following list:
When to go to Balneário Camboriú
Like every beach destination, it is in summer that Balneário Camboriú is in full swing. Especially between the months of December and February, there are special programs and, of course, many visitors in practically all attractions, streets and restaurants. For those who want to enjoy life by the sea even on the hottest days of the year, but without so much fuss, the tip is to prefer months like November, March and April.
But between us: the truth is that Balneário Camboriú can be visited at any time. In addition to the beaches, the destination has themed attractions for children, trails and viewpoints with incredible views and the entire structure of a big city. — with shopping malls, bars, restaurants and even fun activities to do on a rainy day. Not to mention that it is a good base for taking nearby trips, such as a day trip to Beto Carrero World or the beaches of Bombinhas. Read more about the When to go to Balneário Camboriú.
Balneário Camboriú Central Beach
How to get to Balneário Camboriú
The closest airport to Balneário Camboriú is Navegantes (NVT), which is less than 20 km from the city. Another alternative, with a higher frequency of flights and possibly more affordable prices, is Florianópolis Airport (FLN). Whatever the option, you will need to go to Balneário Camboriú with a rental car, transfer or transport via app. Read more about How to get to Balneário Camboriú.
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What to do in Balneário Camboriú
Of course, a trip to Balneário Camboriú is not complete without a few good days at the beach. For those looking for greater convenience, just go to the Central Beachwhich covers the entire city and offers good infrastructure, with kiosks, chair and umbrella rentals, as well as sports courts.
For more paradisiacal settings and hours at the seaside with greater tranquility, however, the best option is to go to nearby beaches, such as Brava Beach, Laranjeiras Beach, Taquaras Beach, Estaleiro Beach ea Estaleirinho Beach.
Estaleirinho Beach
Travelers looking for beautiful views of nature and the city should travel the North Pontal Deck and also the Barra Norte and Barra Sul jetties — the latter, preferably in the late afternoon, to see the sun set behind the giant buildings of the Santa Catarina destination.
A short (but intense) elevated trail leads to the Morro do Carecafrom where you can also admire a landscape that overlooks the coast of Balneário Camboriú, the Buraco Beachthe sea and Praia Brava, in Itajaí. The sunrise there is breathtaking!
Dawn at Morro do Careca
O Unipraias Park is one of the most complete tourist attractions of Balneário Camboriú. There, you can ride a cable car, go zip-lining with an incredible view of Praia das Laranjeiras, ride a sled on a trail at speeds of up to 60km/h, in addition to admiring the landscape from the viewpoints. There is enough structure to spend a whole day!
Zipline in Unipraias Park
To be closer to the sea, do the pirate boat ridewhich leaves Barra Sul de Balneário Camboriú and goes to Praia das Laranjeiras. And to observe the very tall buildings that give the city the nickname of Brazilian Dubai, the right spots are the Christ Lightopen daily from 4pm, and Big Wheel.
Giant Wheel Big WheelFamilies with children have guaranteed fun at attractions such as the Oceanic Aquarium, Pirate Adventure, Classic Car Show and Dinosaur Park — Jurassic Adventure.
Other destinations on the coast of Santa Catarina can also be visited in a day trip from Balneário Camboriú, such as the Beto Carrero World park and the beautiful beaches of Bombinhas. Read our post with all the tips on what to do in Balneário Camboriú.
Did it rain or is the weather not good enough to enjoy the sea? See also what to do in Balneário Camboriú other than the beach.
How long to stay in Balneário Camboriú
Our suggestion is that you stay at least four days in Balneário Camboriú, enough time to enjoy the beaches and choose some of the destination’s attractions to visit. For a more relaxed trip, with day trips to nearby destinations and long hours of rest by the sea, stay for a week in Balneário Camboriú.
Bon voyage!
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