Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Imbituba

Imbituba is a town in Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 43,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 26 beaches & coast, 20 waterfalls, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Farol de Imbituba (3 km), Praia da Vila (6 km) and Lagoa Mirim (13 km).

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Imbituba, Santa Catarina
Imbituba, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Imbituba at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 43,450
Coordinates
28.2400° S, 48.6703° W
Places within 50 km
105 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Imbituba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Imbituba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Imbituba

49 beaches & coast within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is Praia Do Porto (3 km); the best-known is Farol de Imbituba (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Imbituba

42 waterfalls within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is Cachoeira Salto Grande (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Imbituba

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is Serra Santa Albertina (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Imbituba

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is As Torres Gêmeas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Imbituba

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is Lagoa Mirim (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lagoa Mirim · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa da Ibiraquera · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa de Garopaba · lake · Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa de Imaruí · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa Santo Antônio · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa de Macacu · lake · Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis · ~33 km

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Churches near Imbituba

12 churches within 100 km of Imbituba. The closest is Catholic Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Imbituba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Imbituba
  2. 1 km As Torres Gêmeas · heritage site, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  3. 2 km Farol de Imbituba · beach, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  4. 16 km Lagoa da Ibiraquera · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  5. 27 km Lagoa Mirim · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  6. 9 km Praia da Vila · beach, Santa Catarina
  7. 6 km Back to Imbituba

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How to reach Imbituba

    All places near Imbituba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Imbituba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2649Praia Do Porto (3 km)
    Waterfalls2042Cachoeira Salto Grande (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1728Serra Santa Albertina (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1316As Torres Gêmeas (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Lagoa Mirim (13 km)
    Churches712Catholic Church (14 km)
    Museums611Museu da Baleia Franca (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Ilha Do Batuta (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Porto da Vila (5 km)
    Caves24Caverna Dos Esquecidos (31 km)

    Imbituba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Imbituba?

    Farol de Imbituba (beach, about 3 km), Praia da Vila (beach, about 6 km), Lagoa Mirim (lake, about 13 km), Lagoa da Ibiraquera (lake, about 17 km), As Torres Gêmeas (heritage site, about 1 km), Chalé 4 (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Imbituba?

    105 places on Spotwander: 26 beaches & coast, 20 waterfalls, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest beach to Imbituba?

    Praia Do Porto, about 3 km by road; Farol de Imbituba (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Imbituba?

    Cachoeira Salto Grande, about 20 km by road; Cachoeira da Torre (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Imbituba?

    Serra Santa Albertina, about 22 km by road; Morro da Encantada (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Imbituba?

    Start in Imbituba, visit As Torres Gêmeas, then Farol de Imbituba, then Lagoa da Ibiraquera, then Lagoa Mirim, then Praia da Vila, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Imbituba?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Imbituba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Imbituba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Imbituba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.