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Santa Catarina


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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Santa Catarina attractions

1. Igreja NS da Lapa do Riberão

12.78 MILES

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…

2. Parque Municipal Lagoa da Peri

13.16 MILES

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

3. Praia do Campeche

18.07 MILES

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…

4. Praia da Joaquina

20.63 MILES

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…

5. Mercado Público

21.12 MILES

Floripa's historic public market bolted out of a huge refurbishment in 2015 with an improved look. It houses numerous bars and restaurants in addition to…

6. Praça XV de Novembro

21.12 MILES

The center of town is the inviting Praça XV de Novembro, with its shady walks and 100-year-old fig tree.

7. Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina

21.17 MILES

Formerly the colonial governor’s palace, this gorgeous must-see building has ornate parquet floors and extravagant 19th-century ceilings.

8. Catedral Metropolitana

21.22 MILES

You’ll hear the hourly ringing of bells in the Catedral Metropolitana, which sits grandly at the high end of the square and is the only church we've ever…