{"id":861445,"date":"2024-12-22T18:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=861445"},"modified":"2025-01-26T14:58:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T12:58:58","slug":"sao-francisco-do-sul-brazil-s-hidden-gem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/sao-francisco-do-sul-brazil-s-hidden-gem\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f Sao Francisco do Sul: Brazil’s hidden gem"},"content":{"rendered":"

For some unknown reason, many years ago it turned out that when people mention Brazil, only certain cities come to mind. Rio de Janeiro is associated with its colorful carnivals. Sao Paulo is the business center of all Latin America. But what if, just an hour's flight from Sao Paulo, there is an amazing place that will not leave anyone indifferent? We're talking about Sao Francisco do Sul.<\/p>\n

Why is it so amazing, and why is it definitely worth a visit? Sao Francisco do Sul is one of the three most ancient cities in Brazil. It extends across the entire island, but the population is only about 40 thousand inhabitants. For Brazil this is a very small figure. However, in the summer the island's population triples! Let's figure out why this city is so attractive.<\/p>\n

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How to get there<\/a><\/strong>? <\/h2>\n

The fastest way to get to Sao Francisco do Sul is by plane. Arrive at the airport of the nearest city of Joinville<\/a>. However, tickets for this flight are usually more expensive than tickets to other cities in the state.<\/p>\n

So consider other options. For example ,<\/a> you can buy plane tickets to cities such as Navegantes, Curitiba or the state capital, Florianopolis. By the way, it is famous for the most delicious and fresh oysters.<\/p>\n

From these cities you can take a transfer<\/a> or rent a car to get directly to Sao Francisco do Sul. This island is connected to the mainland<\/a> by a small bridge, so getting there is not difficult.<\/p>\n

When is the best time to go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It will be interesting to visit this city at any time of the year. In winter you can enjoy a colonial architecture tour<\/a> in the historical center. Summer is ideal for relaxing on snow-white beaches by the ocean. However, it is important to remember that in Brazil the seasons are different from the usual European ones. To relax and swim comfortably, you should come here in winter according to the European calendar.<\/p>\n

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Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are visiting the island for the magnificent architecture and beautiful photos<\/a> for social networks, then you should choose hotels in the historical center. If your main goal is to stay tanned like the locals and have a good swim, give preference to one of the hotels near the beach.<\/p>\n

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For a large company you can rent a house. The island is quite long, taxi services are not particularly developed, so it will be very useful to rent a car to combine a cultural holiday with a beach holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What to see<\/a><\/strong>? <\/h2>\n

Historical center of Sao Francisco do Sul<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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These are 150 perfectly preserved buildings from the time when Brazil<\/a> was a Porto<\/a> Gaul colony. The most incredible view opens from the Babitonga embankment (port. Ba\u00eda de Bapitonga) – a favorite place for all travelers. This is where the most beautiful photographs are taken, and an echo of Brazil's Portuguese past is in the air.<\/p>\n

National Maritime Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The National Maritime Museum is located on the Babitong waterfront. Its area is approximately<\/a> 7 thousand m2. Various types of ships, marine equipment and instruments are stored there. It is one of the most important maritime museums in Latin America.<\/p>\n

Ecological park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The eco-park is located on a hill and occupies about 16 thousand m2. There are a huge number of hiking trails here. The park is a perfectly preserved green area with observation decks offering breathtaking views of the historical center of the city. At the top of the hill you can see the ruins of the 17th century Chapel<\/a> of San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n

City Historical Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It is located in one of the most ancient buildings in the city, where there was previously a city hall and a public prison. In the museum you can see various antiquities donated by the Franciscan community.<\/p>\n

Fort Marshall Luz<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This is the territory of a military unit, which is open to visitors. There you can see an artillery battery with cannons, trenches, and ammunition magazines. And it\u2019s also where you have an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Church of Our Lady of Grace<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This church was built in 1793 and restored in 1926. She is the main one in the city. In the church there is a wooden figurine of Our Lady of Grace, which was brought in 1553.<\/p>\n

Morro da Cruz Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Morro da Cruz trail leads to the highest point of the city, on the top of which a cross was erected in 1947. You will have to go through a difficult journey, but those who master it will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire island.<\/p>\n

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Boat trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An ideal addition to your trip around the island would be a boat trip. You should definitely visit the Babitonga Bay archipelago, which consists of 24 islands. However, keep in mind: not all islands are accessible to visit. Some of them are the property of businessmen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where to eat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since Sao Francisco do Sul is an island, it is not surprising that you will find all kinds of seafood dishes in any restaurant. Octopus, shrimp, langoustines, squid – all this will be served fresh.<\/p>\n

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Here you can also try congrio fish, which lives off the coast of Australia, Chile, South Africa and the southern states of Brazil. It tastes like shrimp, which is why it is also called “shrimp” fish.<\/p>\n

By the way, don\u2019t be surprised if the dish includes a piece of palm tree trunk. Brazilians simply love to eat it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I would also recommend two restaurants. They are located in the city center: “Portela” and “Dek”. Both have incredible ocean views and a ton of gourmet food options.<\/p>\n

If you want to look at Brazil's European past, then visiting Sao Francisco do Sul is a must. A mix of authentic buildings, a historical city center with incredible energy, beaches<\/a> with white sand and pleasant ocean waves, delicious food and the very feeling that you are on an island – all this can be found in one place on our amazing land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover the charm of S\u00e3o Francisco do Sul! Discover the 10 most interesting attractions on this Brazilian island. From colonial architecture to beautiful beaches, there’s everything worth seeing in this little-known corner of Brazil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":819248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[1969,1179,2099,2519,2509],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-861445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brasilien-en","category-miscellaneous","category-suedamerika-en","category-reisetipps-en","category-reisen-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/861445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=861445"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/861445\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/819248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=861445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=861445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=861445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}