Brazil, Santa Catarina Resorts

Santa Catarina is one of three states in Brazil’s Região Sul, along with Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul. It is a place of contrasts, boasting beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and quaint cities that are home to southern Brazil’s melting pot of European migration.

If you’re looking for crowds and a party atmosphere, January and February are the best times to enjoy Santa Catarina’s beaches. Otherwise, visit during the months of November, December, March or April, when temperatures decrease and you’ll have the beaches to yourself. And for those who want their thrills and spills served up without getting wet, the resort city of Penha is also home to Beto Carrero World, the biggest theme park in the South Hemisphere and Latin America – and includes big rides, a zoo and a variety of shows .Aside from the beaches, the themes parks and the many water sports that the state offers, one of the biggest attractions here are the mountain ranges, with their stunning canyons, waterfalls and hiking trails.