Balneário Camboriú: Brazil’s Dubai Surprises with Many Attractions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With a skyline teeming with skyscrapers, beaches adorned with elegant edges and stunning natural beauty, Balneário Camboriú, on the coast of Santa Catarina, has consolidated itself in recent decades as one of the top itineraries of the Brazilian summer.
In a story published by Forbes magazine, about the ascent of electronic music in Brazil, Balneário Camboriú was presented as “the capital of e-music” in the country. According to Forbes, Balneário Camboriú is the home to the two best clubs in Brazil, the Warung club and the Green Valley club, which the publication claims to make up to US$1.6 million per night.
The city is also known by the nickname “Brazilian Dubai”, due to its high number of skyscrapers and affluent tourists.
One of the city’s main attractions, which should be included in tourists’ itinerary, is the Unipraias Camboriú Park. The complex features three of the city’s beaches and is connected by cable cars and monorails. In addition, the park offers other activities such as trails and zip-lines. Laranjeiras Beach is one of the families’ favorites, with a calmer sea, which makes it attractive for children.
One of the best views of Balneário Camboriú is from Careca Hill, one of the most spectacular natural formations in the region. Through trails in the middle of the preserved forest, tourists reach the top of the hill from where they paraglide, flying over its natural wonders.
To try the best restaurants in Balneario Camboriú, or for those passionate about fashion and fine shopping, the San Miguel Boardwalk is the best option. This exclusive pedestrian street houses the best of local trade and offers good entertainment options.
The same is good for Atlantica Avenue, the main beachfront of Balneario Camboriú. With some of the best hotels and restaurants, the street is sculpted by the beautiful scenery of the hottest beach in town. Besides, other good beach options to enjoy surfing, boat rides, and even diving, are Gamboa Beach and Estaleiro Beach, the latter with beautiful natural pools.
Finally, another attraction with trails and contact with nature in Balneário Camboriú is Aguada Hill. The place is also accessible by the Unipraias cable car system and offers tourists one of the most beautiful views of the state coast.
What to do in Balneário Camboriú
Unipraias Camboriú Park
This tourist complex gathers the best and most beautiful attractions of Balneário Camboriú by means of a system of cable cars and trams. Connecting beaches like Laranjeiras, the main axis of the Park includes countless attractions to entertain families and groups of friends. These are Tyrolese, trails and other must-see attractions. In addition, in the end, tourists can explore the natural charms of the Environmental Park.
Careca Hill
Careca Hill is a rocky coastline surrounded by Atlantic Forest that forms a fantastic natural lookout, 104 m above sea level. The area is much sought after by Hang gliders and Paragliders. The area offers an impressive structure aimed to host tourists, with restrooms, a souvenir store, parking, surveillance, and snack bar.
San Miguel Tour
Invest part of your trip through what is the city’s main gastronomic and tourist axis. The San Miguel Boardwalk is home to the best restaurants in Balneario Camboriú, as well as bars and snack bars – it’s a real open-air mall. It is typically a great entertainment option on the weekend nights.
Aguada Hill
Connected by the Unipraias system, Aguada Hill is one of the most fascinating areas to explore nature. It features several trails, in addition to offering a zip line ride to Laranjeiras beach or a monorail trip through the forest.
Gamboa Beach
Gamboa Beach features crystal clear waters and is still little known, which makes it attractive for those seeking greater exclusivity. Its shore offers a number of restaurants with seafood dishes, as well as some craft stores.
Atlântica Avenue
The main avenue of the city, which cuts through the city’s most bustling beach, is a great destination for shopping, more inexpensive restaurants, in addition to plenty of entertainment and fun. The area features a great infrastructure for sports, being sought for racing and hiking. It is worth exploring the region.
Estaleiro Beach
Further away from the bustle, Estaleiro Beach offers beautiful natural pools that appear during low tide. With good restaurants, in addition to adequate infrastructure, the region has not lost its rustic charm, still preserving a good natural area.
How to get to Balneário Camboriú
By plane
The city of Balneário Camboriú is served by the International Airport of Navegantes (NVT). In addition, it is served by a good network of road transport and is only 80 km from Florianópolis, approximately one hour’s travel on the BR-101.
By bus
Although small, the Balneário Camboriú Bus Terminal is served by several lines connected to several parts of Brazil. The companies Pluma, Itapemirim and Catarinense depart from the main capitals of the south and southeast region.
By Car
The access is made by the BR-101 both from the north of the country and from the south. Balneário Camboriú features a great location: it is 78 km to Florianópolis, 240 km to Curitiba and 639 km to the city of São Paulo.
Best time to visit Balneário Camboriú
To enjoy the beautiful beaches of Balneário Camboriú, the best time to visit the city is between October and May, when the weather is warmer.
During the summer, the city typically hosts its largest number of tourists, ideal for those who enjoy the bustle. The coldest season of the year is between July and August, with temperatures around 15ºC.
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