Santa Catarina · Brazil
In the destination Serra Catarinense.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Urupema sits on the Santa Catarina highland plateau, among grasslands and araucaria woods. You can stroll around the main square and see a rural landscape shaped by cold winter temperatures.
2 places to stay in Urupema.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
At about 1,750 meters of altitude, with communication towers at the top, it is 7 km from downtown, on the border with Rio Rufino. It is known for its frozen landscapes, with heavy frost and occasional snow on the coldest days.
A few kilometers from downtown, this waterfall creates a rare sight in Brazil: it freezes during spells of extreme cold, with several days in a row below zero. Admission is free.
Dedicated to the patron saint Santa Ana (Saint Anne), it stands downtown, facing the town square, at 1,335 meters of altitude. The complex is the heart of community life and also includes a small waterfall, a grotto and a pond that can freeze on the coldest days.
Discover Igreja Matriz Santa Ana
