Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Laguna

Laguna is a town in Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 39,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 23 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lagoa Santo Antônio (5 km), Lagoa de Imaruí (16 km) and Farol de Santa Marta (17 km).

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

Laguna at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 39,711
Coordinates
28.4825° S, 48.7808° W
Places within 50 km
73 (6 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 Laguna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Laguna: 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 Laguna

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Praia Dos Botos (3 km); the best-known is Farol de Santa Marta (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Laguna

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laguna

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Pedra da Paz (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Laguna

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Anita Garibaldi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Laguna

18 museums within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Museu Casa de Anita (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Laguna

13 churches within 100 km of Laguna. The closest is Igreja Matriz Santo Antônio Dos Anjos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Laguna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laguna
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz Santo Antônio Dos Anjos · church, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  3. 1 km Museu Casa de Anita · museum, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  4. 17 km Farol de Santa Marta · beach, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  5. 19 km Lagoa Santo Antônio · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  6. 13 km Lagoa de Imaruí · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  7. 16 km Back to Laguna

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How to reach Laguna

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laguna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2350Praia Dos Botos (3 km)
    Waterfalls644Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints631Pedra da Paz (23 km)
    Forts & heritage1419Anita Garibaldi (1 km)
    Museums718Museu Casa de Anita (1 km)
    Churches713Igreja Matriz Santo Antônio Dos Anjos (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Lagoa Santo Antônio (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Área de Proteção Ambiental da Baleia Franca (26 km)
    Caves13Gruta Nossa Senhora Do Socorro (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ilha Do Batuta (49 km)
    Other attractions01🐬araranguá (95 km)

    Laguna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laguna?

    Lagoa Santo Antônio (lake, about 5 km), Lagoa de Imaruí (lake, about 16 km), Farol de Santa Marta (beach, about 17 km), Igreja Matriz Santo Antônio Dos Anjos (church, about 1 km), Museu Casa de Anita (museum, about 1 km), Casa Pinto D’Ulysséa (museum, about 1 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 23 beaches & coast, 6 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Laguna?

    Praia Dos Botos, about 3 km by road; Praia da Tereza (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Laguna?

    Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino, about 27 km by road; Cachoeira Do Pilao (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laguna?

    Pedra da Paz, about 23 km by road; Serra Aratingaúba (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laguna?

    Start in Laguna, visit Igreja Matriz Santo Antônio Dos Anjos, then Museu Casa de Anita, then Farol de Santa Marta, then Lagoa Santo Antônio, then Lagoa de Imaruí, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laguna?

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

    Towns near Laguna

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