landmark
Beto Carrero World
The largest theme park in Latin America located in Santa Catarina, Brazil with themed zones and a zoo.
21 km · about 25 min drive
South AmericaBrazilSanta Catarina
Balneário Camboriú
Santa Catarina, Brazil · South America
About Balneário Camboriú
Balneário Camboriú is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Camboriú, 21km from Beto Carrero World.
Balneário Camboriú is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Camboriú, about 4 km away.
Balneário Camboriú (Portuguese pronunciation: [bawneˈaɾju kɐ̃boɾiˈu]) is a coastal city in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The city is built on steep hills which drop down to the sea. It is a popular tourist destination for South Americans, who are drawn to its main ocean boulevard Avenida AtlânticaRead more
(Atlantic Avenue), and who swell the city's population from 139,155 (2022 Census) to over one million in the summer. The city is famous for its unique beach-to-beach cable car which links its central beach with the beach of Laranjeiras. Balneário Camboriú is located 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the city of Itajaí, 96 km (60 mi) south of the city of Joinville, and 80 km (50 mi) north of the state capital, Florianópolis.
The city is served by Ministro Victor Konder International Airport located in the adjoining municipality of Navegantes.
The original meaning of the city's name is unknown. According to the city's archives, it is "River filled with Snook (Robalo)", which is a very common type of fish in this region. Ilha das Cabras (Goats' Island) is directly opposite the city and is too small for habitation but it is lit at night. Visitors to nearby Laranjeiras Beach can sail there aboard 17th century-style pirate ships, going around Ilha das Cabras before returning to Balneário Camboriú. The city also has a statue similar to Rio de Janeiro's Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer). Standing atop the Morro da Cruz, Cristo Luz (Christ Light) portrays Jesus holding a circular "broad-brimmed hat" at his left shoulder, symbolizing the sun, and which houses a spotlight that shines out over the city. The Cristo Luz at 33 meters tall is only five meters shorter than the Redeemer and colorful lights both within and without the statue give it nighttime illumination. Another common sight in the city are paragliders over the beach, alongside the tall buildings, from the gliderport in Praia dos Amores. To the west the city is bordered by the Camboriú River, which joins the ocean at the southern edge of the center of the city, where the cable car (teleférico) rises from the central beach.
The city has been called the "Brazilian Dubai", due to its high number of skyscrapers and affluent tourists.
Where to Stay in Balneário Camboriú
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Balneário Camboriú.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Balneário Camboriú.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Balneário Camboriú?
Within an hour or so of Balneário Camboriú: Beto Carrero World (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Balneário Camboriú?
The nearest famous roads are Serra do Corvo Branco.
Where is Balneário Camboriú?
Balneário Camboriú is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, about 4 km from Camboriú.
Road trip
Drive to Balneário Camboriú
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Balneário Camboriú. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 139,155
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Santa Catarina
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -26.9906, -48.6347
Tags
Worth the detour from Balneário Camboriú
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Balneário Camboriú.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Balneário Camboriú.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.