Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri

Santa Catarina


Lesser known and less visited than Lagoa da Conceição, Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri has wonderful opportunities for swimming and hiking (as well as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in summer) and picnic and child playground facilities.

The jumping-off point for the lake is about 1km south of Praia de Armação on the main road approaching the town – you can’t miss the large park entrance.


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