Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Tubarão

Tubarão is a town in Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 67,245 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 8 waterfalls, 20 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Lagoa Santo Antônio (23 km), Lagoa de Imaruí (24 km) and Farol de Santa Marta (30 km).

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

Tubarão at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de Tubarão district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 67,245
Coordinates
28.4667° S, 49.0069° W
Places within 50 km
72 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Tubarão

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tubarão: 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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Things to see near Tubarão, by type

Waterfalls near Tubarão

55 waterfalls within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Tubarão

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Praia das Cabeçudas (23 km); the best-known is Farol de Santa Marta (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tubarão

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Pedra da Paz (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tubarão

19 museums within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Museu Willy Zumblick (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tubarão

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Castelo Belvedere (21 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Castelo Belvedere · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~21 km
  • Sambaqui · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~26 km
  • Anita Garibaldi · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~27 km
  • Sambaqui · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~28 km
  • Paço Municipal · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~28 km
  • Sambaqui · fort · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~28 km

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Churches near Tubarão

16 churches within 100 km of Tubarão. The closest is Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Piedade (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tubarão

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tubarão
  2. 2 km Museu Willy Zumblick · museum, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  3. 1 km Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Piedade · church, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  4. 2 km Assembleia de Deus · church, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  5. 21 km Lagoa Santo Antônio · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  6. 13 km Lagoa de Imaruí · lake, Região Metropolitana de Tubarão
  7. 24 km Back to Tubarão

Plan a longer trip from Tubarão — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Tubarão

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Tubarão by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Waterfalls55Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino (4 km)
    Beaches & coast40Praia das Cabeçudas (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Pedra da Paz (8 km)
    Museums19Museu Willy Zumblick (2 km)
    Forts & heritage18Castelo Belvedere (21 km)
    Churches16Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Piedade (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa de Jaguaruna (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens8Área de Proteção Ambiental da Baleia Franca (32 km)
    Caves3Gruta Nossa Senhora do Socorro (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Ilha do Batuta (62 km)
    Other attractions1🐬araranguá (78 km)

    Tubarão: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tubarão?

    Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, about 2 km), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Piedade (church, about 2 km), Lagoa Santo Antônio (lake, about 23 km), Assembleia de Deus (church, about 3 km), Lagoa de Imaruí (lake, about 24 km), Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 8 waterfalls, 20 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tubarão?

    Praça Luíza Cachoeira Higino, about 4 km by road; Cachoeira da Bunda (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tubarão?

    Praia das Cabeçudas, about 23 km by road; Praia Dunas do Sul (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tubarão?

    Pedra da Paz, about 8 km by road; Serra Santa Luzia (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tubarão?

    Start in Tubarão, visit Museu Willy Zumblick, then Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Piedade, then Assembleia de Deus, then Lagoa Santo Antônio, then Lagoa de Imaruí, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tubarão?

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

    Towns near Tubarão

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