A small town in Santa Catarina is becoming more and more famous for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Here in this post I will give you tips on what to do in Praia Grande SC. Let's go?!
Brief history of the municipality from Praia Grande SC
Before telling you everything about this municipality, you need to know its history.
Praia Grande is not located on the coast, but at the foot of Serra Geral, in the extreme south of Santa Catarina. It is not an ordinary beach, but an immense expanse of pebbles. Built by families who arrived from other regions.
In addition, the city has a beautiful history with drovers. Story for another post.
It's a municipality predominantly rural, focused on agriculture and rural tourism that grows more every day. The part that is urban, is in the center, surrounded by canyons and plantations of banana and rice.
The population, according to IBGE data for 2020, is estimated at 7,312 people. With a territorial area of 284,360 km² , with a good part of these lands, heritage of humanity taken care of by Unesco.
Zip code Praia Grande SC
Take note: If you need to know the zip code for Praia Grande, write down: 88990-000, it is unique for the entire municipality.
What to do in Praia Grande SC?
The municipality is surrounded by so many attractions, that you will miss hours in your day and days in your vacation, to enjoy everything!
I will list some of the numerous attractions that await you:
- Rio do Boi Trail;
- Trail to Morro dos Cabritos;
- Trail in Malacara Canyon;
- Pedra Branca Valley Trail;
- colonial cafes;
- Museums with local history;
- trekking;
- Ride a 4×4 jeep;
- Horseback riding (horseback);
- Bonfire in the moonlight;
- River bath and waterfalls;
- Balloon riding;
- Among others.
It's a lot of activity!
Tip: So that you don't run out of programming, the ideal is book with tour guide.
access our articles we talk about each trail and each activity that can be done.
- Josafaz Canyon
- Crowned Indian Canyon
- Fortress Canyon
- Itaimbezinho Canyon
- Malacara Canyon
- Things to do in Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral
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Is it better to stay in Cambará do Sul or Praia Grande?
It depends!
Both in Cambará do Sul and Praia Grande, you will find great inns to enjoy your vacation.
In addition to the parks and trails that are possible in both places.
To better clarify your question:
If you want to do the Rio do Boi trail, the Malacara Canyon and be close to the Itaimbezinho Canyon. The ideal is to stay in Praia Grande.
Yes, and you prefer to go to Cânion Fortaleza, visit Cascata dos Venâncios and then go to Itaimbezinho. I recommend Cambará do Sul.
What to do in Praia Grande- SC on rainy days?
You will be able to take your tour of the city, discover the shops, the restaurants, the colonial cafes.
You can also go to the neighboring towns: Torres, which has a beach, and have a mate while looking at the landscapes.
- Facts about Torres RS
- Where to stay in Torres RS: tips for hotels and inns
- What to do in Torres RS at night
What to do at night in Praia Grande SC?
During the night, some inns offer walks night, bonfire and tales.
It's pretty cool.
Also, you can go downtown to the local pizzeria, stay in the square in front of the church which is well lit.
If you are planning to go around Christmas time, the city looks beautiful at night. All decorated!
Access our post What to do at night in Praia Grande SC that has a lot of tips!
When is the best time to go to Praia Grande SC?
In my opinion, going in winter is the best time. The climate is more receptive, the landscapes are greener and in the inns you will enjoy the fireplace.
In the summer you will have more mosquito, however it is possible to take a lot of bathing in rivers and waterfalls. The values will be lower. So it's up to you, choose the cold with a fireplace or summer with lots of river baths.
Camping Praia Grande SC
A very nice leisure option is camping!
In Praia Grande there are several places, one more charming than the other, they are in the middle of nature, close to rivers, canyons and some even have a pool.
Most of them work with agroecology, reuse and a lot of respect for nature, which makes it even more attractive!
Below I will list some places to you contact:
Pousada & Camping Nativos dos Cânions
It is 2 kilometers from the Malacara Canyon trail, a great option if you are already going to do the trail.
Contact phone: (48) 99172 3200.
Magic Mountain Eco Camp
Different environment, with rustic and welcoming structures, the owners pay for the reuse and planned everything taking into account the cultural and historical aspects of the region.
Contact phone: (48) 99644 4365.
Casa da Grota Eco Camping
Located right in the initial part of the Índios Coroados, the place is an ecological site that works with permaculture, agroforestry and bioconstruction.
Contact phone: (48) 99867 7992.
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