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São Francisco do Sul

#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa, vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras. São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.
#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa, vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras. São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.

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Enseada Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Enseada Beach during your travels in São Francisco do Sul? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Enseada Beach

Ubatuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ubatuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ubatuba.

Ubatuba Beach

Praia dos Ingleses

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia dos Ingleses during your trip to São Francisco do Sul? Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.

Praia dos Ingleses

Marechal Luz Fort

You can learn about the history of São Francisco do Sul with a stop at Marechal Luz Fort. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Marechal Luz Fort

Capri Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capri Beach during your travels in São Francisco do Sul? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Capri Beach

Praia Bonita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Bonita during your trip to São Francisco do Sul?

Praia Bonita

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#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa, vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras. São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.

Sao Francisco do Sul Centro

Visitors to Sao Francisco do Sul Centro like its beaches and museums, and Museu Nacional do Mar Embarcações Brasileiras is a sight worth a stop.

Sao Francisco do Sul Centro
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São José do Acaraí

While São José do Acaraí isn't home to many top sights, Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas are some notable places to visit nearby.

São José do Acaraí
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Paulas

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Paulas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia dos Ingleses or Calixto Beach.

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Água Branca

Though Água Branca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas.

Água Branca
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Reta

Reta might not have many top sights, but Calixto Beach and Praia dos Ingleses are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Morro Grande

While there might not be top attractions in Morro Grande, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas.

Morro Grande

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