Unique Attractions In Balneário Camboriú

An Overview of Balneário Camboriú

Balneário Camboriú is a thriving coastal city and beach resort town in the state of Santa Catarina. The city is known for it’s gorgeous skyline, numerous tourism-oriented shops and access to numerous beaches. The city is especially popular during holiday seasons when large crowds of Brazilians migrate to the shores to enjoy festivals and watch fireworks. With ocean boulevards, steep hills leading to the sea, expansive beaches and great lookout points, there are many unique attractions in Balneário Camboriú.

Unique Attractions in Balneário Camboriú

Balneário Camboriú Oceanic Aquarium

This is a large and very popular aquarium with a heavy focus on aquatic animals found in native Brazil.

Roda Gigante de Balneário Camboriú

This is an enormous, white landmark Ferris Wheel often lit up with many colors at night. It can be found on the north side of the Praia Central beach.

Hole Beach (Praia de Buraco)

This is a much quieter beach area located north of Roda Gigante with shady mountains facing east. Reaching it requires a short hike through a boardwalk area, but there are rarely crowds in this beach area.

Deck do Ponte Norte

This is a well-worn walking boardwalk which overlooks several small beaches and small stone cliffs. The boardwalk passes stacked-stone artworks before it eventually opens up to Hole Beach.

Morro do Careca

This is an elevated viewing hill with the jungle cut back to overlook the ocean and Praia Brava.  It is a popular place to sight helicopters and hang gliders. Often, hang gliders use this site for launches over the sea.

Christo Luz

Built in a fashion similar to Christ the Redeemer in Rio, this is a large, brightly-lit statue atop a hill overlooking the city.

Barco Pirata 

This pirate-themed festival ship hosts short tours with parties, complete with drinks, meals, music and dancing. Guests on the beach can often easily spot this ship coasting the waters.

Praia Central (The Central Beach)

This is the main beach of the city, stretching for miles. The beach here is very well developed, with public entertainment sites, volleyball nets, lounging areas, folding chairs, benches, nearby eateries and beach snack shacks.

 Praia de Taquarinhas

This is a large beachfront area located away from major crowds. It’s found somewhat outside of the city center.

Molhe da Barra

This is a unique cement pier which hosts views of the city and Christmas lights in mid-to-late December. The pier is popular for fishermen, sunset-watchers and people hoping to glimpse the city skyline.

 Art 2.0 Café Bistro 

Hidden down a short alley off of the city’s main road, this is an exceptional café and bistro.

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