theme park
Beto Carrero World
The largest theme park in Latin America, with extreme roller coasters, live shows and themed areas for all ages. It is the main reason many families choose the region.
Santa Catarina · Brazil
Penha
In the destination Costa Verde e Mar.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
What to expect from Penha.
Penha brings together beaches, rocky shores and fishing neighborhoods on the northern Santa Catarina coast. Besides seaside walks, you can explore small coves and take in the scenery of its coastal communities.
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Where to stay
3 places to stay in Penha.
Where to eat
3 places picked to eat.
Your trip
What to know before you go.
The local experience
What to see in Penha
beach
Praia da Armação do Itapocorói
Also known as Praia do Trapiche, it has about 800 meters of calm sea and many fishing boats at anchor. The pier and the craft fair make it a traditional gathering place for the fishing community.
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church
Capela São João Batista
Begun in 1759 and completed in 1791, it is what remains of the old Portuguese whaling station of Itapocorói, built with stone and mortar made of lime, sand and whale oil. Listed as a heritage site in 1998, it began holding Mass again after repairs in 2021.
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beach
Praia Vermelha
Surrounded by Atlantic Forest and rock formations, it is reached by a dirt road of about 2 km and has no shops. Visited mainly by locals and fishermen, it has a rough sea and a laid-back feel.