ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The region offers many activities and attractions for all tastes, ages and climates. Make your plan, plot your route and enjoy!
Outdoor sports
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The region allows you to cycle long distances, either on safe cycle paths or trails. Garopaba is the Surfing Capital of Santa Catarina, with beaches that provide good waves for surfing and bodyboarding, many sailing options with different winds, sheltered sea areas for SUP and open water swimming. Boat and Hawaiian canoe tours. Let your creativity take you. Let's get moving!
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Gastronomy
From more elaborate options prepared by chefs to the simplicity of local flavors, the region can cater to all tastes and budgets. From crab cakes to grilled octopus or codfish à Gomes de Sá, a vegan meal, sushi, a naturally fermented pizza, an artisanal burger, a hearty PF and many other delights, you can find them in Garopaba. Along the main beach and on the main street, there is a series of establishments with different standards, as well as some that are more hidden away. Our information will help you make your choice.
Whales in the area
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Garopaba is one of the three municipalities in the south of the state of Santa Catarina that are part of the Southern Right Whale Route. In June, the Southern Right whales begin to migrate to our coast to give birth to their young. This period lasts until October or early November. Whale watching is done from land, where the cliffs and viewpoints near the beaches provide a privileged view of this spectacle of nature. We highly recommend a whale watching tour, it's magical!
Trails and dunes
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Our region is privileged, with many cliffs, trails and a huge dune field. During periods of heavy rain, natural pools form in the dunes, a place that became known as the Garopaba sheet. The availability of different outdoor spaces offers the possibility of taking various options for hiking on the trails and dunes, short or long, light or more difficult, there is something for everyone, and there is also the practice of sandboarding, with board rental. Our informational material mentions some trails and we recommend the company AMO Garopaba for those who want a guided tour.
Meditation massage and yoga
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Well-being is a strong characteristic of the region, with many professionals in the area and a wide variety of options. Different massage practices, meditation temples, yoga classes and courses, constellations, healthy eating, you can easily find all of this in Garopaba.
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Beaches and waterfalls
The waters bring direct and integral contact with man and the environment. Garopaba has 8 paradisiacal beaches, with clean, crystal-clear waters and lots of nature. From north to south they are: Gamboa, Siriú, Garopaba Central Beach (Garopabinha), Vigia, Silveira, Ferrugem, Barra Beach, Ouvidor. In addition to lagoons, rivers and waterfalls. Close to Bosque are the Macacu Waterfall, Siriú Lagoon, Poeta River, the middle of Siriú Beach and the northern corner of Garopabinha.