Balneário Camboriú

Balneário Camboriú is a resort city in the state of Santa Catarina.

Understand
The Tupí–Guaraní Indians were the first ones to enjoy this land. The historical story registers that, in 1826, the Portuguese farmer Baltazar Pinto Correa received, from the government of the Province of Santa Catarina, this area to be populated. He had come from the colony of Porto Bello, searching fertile lands. He and his family had fixed residence in the left edge of the River, now known as neighborhood of Barra, which is still conserving the Azorian traditions.

In 1849 the village got an upgrade, the construction of the Church of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso, made by slaves, in mortar of rude rocks and whale oil. The temple is known by Church of Santo Amaro. The Village, at the same time was the beginning of the cities of Camboriú and Balneário Camboriú, belonging to Itajaí, and to these two cities, before it became a forgotten neighborhood, after some politician pressures that transformed Camboriú, at that time in 1884, known as Vila dos Garcias, into the new headquarters of the town.

By plane
The nearest airport is Ministro Victor Konder in Navegantes city (NVT) which is about 30 km from Balneario Camboriu. This airport has direct flights to and from São Paulo, Campinas, Ribeirão Preto, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre and Florianópolis. LATAM, GOL, and Azul do these routes. From the airport to Balneario Camboriu you can go by bus but a taxi will not cost that much.

Also you can rent a car. The biggest Brazilian rent a car company is Localiza. Consider adding a GPS to the rented car so you don't waste your time getting lost. Driving in Brazil is not that easy as the signage is not that good.

As an option you can use the Florianopolis Intl Airport (FLN) which is located about 80 km south to Balneário Camboriú but has more route options such as Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre.

By car
Driving to Balneario Camboriu is pretty easy. Just get yourself into the BR-101. Just pay attention to the signs, but you usually will have to drive to the south. Distance from other cities:
 * Florianopolis: 80 km
 * Blumenau: 80 km
 * Curitiba: 220 km
 * Porto Alegre: 550 km
 * São Paulo: 600 km

By bus
You can find plenty of option to get into the city by bus.

See

 * Praia dos Amores - Here the Atlantic forest shelters many species of fauna and flora native to Santa Catarina. It is possible to observe birds, animals and plants. The Atlantic Ocean bathes the well-kept rural beach where the regional fisherman culture is maintained and where locals and tourists alike come to surf. The Azorean heritage here is evident in the construction of the fishermens' huts.

Do

 * Downhill at Laranjeiras
 * Kart at Balneario Camburiú
 * Many sports at Parque Unipraias

Stay healthy
As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Balneário Camboriú are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the map of the bathing report (in Portuguese, relatório de balneabilidade) of the state's Environment Department (IMA).