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Beto Carrero World
The largest theme park in Latin America located in Santa Catarina, Brazil with themed zones and a zoo.
60 km · about 70 min drive
South AmericaBrazilSanta Catarina
Joinville
Santa Catarina, Brazil · South America
About Joinville
Joinville sits on the route: 25 minutes from Araquari, 60km from Beto Carrero World.
Joinville is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with about 460,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Araquari, about 14 km away.
Joinville (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˌʒoĩˈvili] ) is the largest city in Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. It is the third largest municipality in the southern region of Brazil, after the much larger state capitals of Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Joinville is also a major industrial, financial and commerceRead more
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The city has a very high human development index (0.809) among Brazilian municipalities, being 21st nationally, and has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. One study pointed to Joinville as the second best city to live in Brazil.
In 2020, the population of Joinville was estimated at 597,658 people, many of whom are of Portuguese, Polish, Austrian, German, Swiss, Czech, and Italian descent. The metropolitan area is home to 1,340,997 residents according to the 2010 census by IBGE, making it the most populous metropolitan region of the state of Santa Catarina.
Owing to urban development and relatively good infrastructure, Joinville has become a major center for events and business conferences. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Joinville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Joinville?
Within an hour or so of Joinville: Beto Carrero World (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Joinville?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada da Graciosa.
Where is Joinville?
Joinville is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, about 14 km from Araquari.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 461,304
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Santa Catarina
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -26.3044, -48.8456
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