Title: São José do Acaraí Travel Guide: Best of São José do Acaraí, São Francisco do Sul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São José do Acaraí](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose-Do-Acarai-Hotels.d553248635318337043.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to São Francisco do Sul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul.d6053373.Travel-Guide-Flights)[São José do Acaraí Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Jose-Do-Acarai.d553248635318337043.Car-Hire-Guide)[São José do Acaraí Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose-Do-Acarai.d553248635318337043.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São José do Acaraí Travel Guide ## São Francisco do Sul ## Visit São José do Acaraí Things to do Hotels Where to stay [São Francisco do Sul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/So-Francisco-do-Sul.dx6053373) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Praia da Enseada - Guarujá - São Paulo - Brasil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268385/336b484e-ede6-47b3-bbaa-0a108c909000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Enseada-Beach-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d6268385.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ubatuba-Beach-Santa-Catarina-State.d6268393.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Dos-Ingleses-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d553248635997368320.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marechal-Luz-Fort-Ubatuba.d6268387.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capri-Beach-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d6268400.Attraction) #### Praia Bonita Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Bonita during your trip to São Francisco do Sul? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Bonita-Sao-Francisco-do-Sul.d553248635997368099.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in São José do Acaraí ![Comfort Hotel Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1486400/1486389/261935de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Hotel Joinville Rua Senador Felipe Schmidt, 460 Centro Joinville SC £44 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Via Gastronomica and Mirante are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews) I stayed only for the night, it was just a stop to sleep during a long trip, so I can't say much, but it was a good experience. Reviewed on 15 May 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1486389&PinnedHotelID=1486389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) ![Blue Tree Towers Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1810000/1807400/1807361/03d27ae6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Tree Towers Joinville Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek, 300 Joinville SC £50 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Firefighters and Liga ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Ok Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1807361&PinnedHotelID=1807361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) ![GoldMen Business Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108746100/108746083/40eb0741_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GoldMen Business Joinville R. Sete de Setembro, 40 Joinville SC Stay at this hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Immigration and Colonization and National ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (186 reviews) Nice Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108746083&PinnedHotelID=108746083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=108746083&PinnedHotelID=108746083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) ![pousada São José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364600/102364589/99ad4b31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pousada São José Américp Matrangola Joinville Santa Catarina Stay at this inn in Joinville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mirante and Liga Theater are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (73 reviews) Stay was ok, except for the noise outside and the shower has few water and pressure. Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=102364589&PinnedHotelID=102364589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=102364589&PinnedHotelID=102364589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) ![Bourbon Convention Hotel Joinville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1810000/1807600/1807586/71d429ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bourbon Convention Hotel Joinville Rua Visconde De Taunay, 275 Joinville SC £55 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mueller Shopping Mall and Via ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (892 reviews) Everything was good Nothing to complain Staff great breakfast was amazing Thank you for our stay Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=1807586&PinnedHotelID=1807586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318337043) ![Hotel Príncipe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362100/15362052/c179f7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Príncipe Rua Jerônimo Coelho, 27 - Centro Joinville £38 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Museum of Immigration and Colonization ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews) CLEAN ROOM, VERY HELPFUL/FRIENDLY STAFF AND DELICIOUS BREAKFAST. GOOD LOCATION. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Agua-Branca.dx553248635318519483) ![#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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/171df2c7-0029-41ad-a846-48293b840d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rócio Pequeno While Rócio Pequeno may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Rocio-Pequeno.dx553248635318336881) ![#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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053373/d336e835-aa59-4fbf-ae6a-1f8c944038fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Centro.dx553248635318523672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Morro-Grande.dx553248635318322912) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rocio Grande Rocio Grande might not have many top sights, but Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Rocio-Grande.dx553248635318478384) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Do-Sul-Paulas.dx553248635318479200) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # São José do Acaraí Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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