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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: BRL
- Languages: Portuguese, English (tourist areas), Spanish (some)
- Climate: Subtropical
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Population: Approximately 260,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is from October to March for warm weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries including the US, EU, and UK do not require a visa for short tourist stays in Brazil, typically up to 90 days. Others may need to apply for an e-visa or obtain a visa on arrival depending on nationality. It is advisable to check the latest Brazilian consulate information before travel.
About Itajai
Itajai is a charming coastal city located in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Known primarily for its bustling port, one of the largest in Brazil, Itajai offers visitors a blend of maritime culture, natural beauty, and vibrant local life. The city boasts stunning beaches with warm waters, perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. Its rich cultural heritage is reflected in the architecture, festivals, and cuisine, heavily influenced by European immigrants, especially Germans and Italians. Tourists are drawn to Itajai for its relaxed atmosphere, seafood delicacies, and lively events such as the annual Marejada Festival, celebrating the city’s fishing traditions. The surrounding natural landscapes provide opportunities for hiking and exploring nearby islands. Itajai’s accessibility from major cities and its welcoming community make it an appealing destination for travelers seeking an authentic Brazilian coastal experience beyond the typical tourist hotspots.
Top Attractions
1. Marejada Festival - An annual celebration of Itajai’s fishing heritage featuring seafood, music, and cultural performances. 2. Atalaia Beach - A popular beach known for its clean sand, calm waters, and excellent facilities for families. 3. Itajai Port - One of Brazil’s busiest ports, offering interesting views of maritime activity and occasional boat tours. 4. Morro do Careca - A scenic hill providing panoramic views of the city and coastline, ideal for photography and nature walks. 5. Municipal Museum of Itajai - Showcases local history, culture, and the influence of immigrant communities.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Itajai can enjoy a variety of activities including surfing and swimming at its beaches, hiking in nearby natural reserves, and exploring the vibrant local markets. Cultural experiences include attending festivals like Marejada, sampling traditional seafood dishes, and visiting museums. Boat tours and fishing excursions are popular for those interested in maritime life. The city also offers nightlife with bars and live music venues reflecting the local culture.
Itajai Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of South Brazil
- Duration Range: Visitors to Itajai can enjoy a variety of activities including surfing and swimming at its beaches, hiking in nearby natural reserves, and exploring the vibrant local markets. Cultural experiences include attending festivals like Marejada, sampling traditional seafood dishes, and visiting museums. Boat tours and fishing excursions are popular for those interested in maritime life. The city also offers nightlife with bars and live music venues reflecting the local culture.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is from October to March for warm weather. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walking. Respect local customs such as greeting with a handshake and being punctual for appointments. Itajai is generally safe, but avoid displaying valuables openly. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash in Brazilian real is recommended for small purchases.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $220
23 Available Tour Excursions in Itajai
Exclusive Boat Tour in Bombinhas Enjoy a quiet and charming boat ride, with a stop at Praia do Cação and its famous trampoline. With deep contact with nature, history and local culture, it is a unique and educational experience for all ages, especially for families, children, elderly and people with reduced mobility without the need to walk or swim. Scenario: Navigation through the charming Bay of Zimbros, Praia do Cação, Tainha, Aguada, Porto da Vó and Canto Grande. 1 hour bath stop at the beach for photos during sunset. Possibility to see Marine Lions (usually in winter). Visit to the marine farms, with the cultivation of oysters and seafood. Environmental education and observation of local marine fauna. Important: The sea bath stop can be adjusted according to the weather conditions of the day. Tour with a minimum of 4 people. Photos during the tour can be shared on our social networks!
Price: $22.06
Duration: 2 hours
A wonderful boat ride, with bathing stop, photos and recreation on the trampoline of Praia do Cação. A totally didactic tour with direct contact with nature, history and local culture. Recommended for all families especially children, seniors and people with reduced mobility, because it is a walk that does not need to walk or swim. BOAT WITHOUT AGLOMERATION AND WITHOUT MUSIC Roadmap 2 hours We sail by Baía De Zimbros to Praia do Cação, passing the beaches: Tainha, Agada, Porto Da Vo, Canto Grande. Parade at Praia do Cação for a sea bath and photos on the trampoline. Possible sighting of sea lions. Visit to sea farms with oysters and seafood cultivation. Marine fauna of Bombinhas and environmental education. OBS: THE STOP FOR SEA BADING CAN BE CHANGED IF NECESSARY OVER THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. Departure with minimum 4 people THE PHOTOS TAKEN DURING THE WALK CAN BE USED ON OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS.
Price: $27.58
Duration: 2 hours
Awaken your senses and immerse yourself in a unique sensory journey with our exclusive guided tasting experience. In our crystal glasses, each sip reveals a story rich in tradition and excellence. You will taste 4 labels of wines and sparkling wines from Rio Grande do Sul, and will have an explanatory class on grapes, wines and much more. Through this guided tasting you will learn a little more about the world of wines. You will be transported to a unique sensory experience, and you will discover why you should taste your wine in the ideal crystal glass. Experience a unique sensory journey through our guided tasting. Only for over 18s.
Price: $22.06
Duration: 1 hours
A selection of award-winning craft beers, with different flavors that are enhanced in the ideal crystal glass model. A true lesson in beer. Embark on a unique beer tasting journey, where each glass is a gateway to a world of distinct aromas and flavors. Try six varieties of glasses and tulips, meticulously selected to demonstrate how different shapes and openings can transform your sensory experience. Through this exploration, you will gain a new perspective on how the choice of glass can enhance your perception of flavor and aroma in each sip of beer. You can choose from our labels, three beer options. Among them are several beer styles such as: Pilsen, Hop Lager, IPA, Weiss, among other options.
Price: $13.79
Duration: 1 hours
Come blow and create your own crystal at Mozart Crystal! A unique opportunity for you to produce your own decorative crystal souvenir with us. Experience the process of making your own crystal vase, going through unique steps such as blowing and handling the crystal, with the supervision of our qualified professionals who guarantee complete safety in all processes. Take home a unique piece made by you, full of memories! Along with the experience, follow the complete production process of our artisanal crystals, including blowing, cutting, polishing, washing, scratching, polishing and quality. After the end of the experience, which includes approximately 1:30h of visit, take home your personalized crystal vase from our factory! Enjoy the experience of taking home a piece made by you and good memories.
Price: $73.55
Duration: 1 hours
Live an experience of sailing in our Nature boat, on an Exclusive tour with your family and friends in total privacy. The charter, or boat rental, is an excellent option for those who still don't have a boat and want to experience a taste of life on board, spending a few hours on board a boat, accompanied by a skipper who will take care of all the navigation . SPORT AND RECREATIONAL VESSEL, CREW
Price: $147.09
Duration: 2 hours
Get ready for an incredible experience with City Tour Bombinhas! This exciting 4x4 excursion will take you to discover the wonders of this paradise. Embark on a unique journey where you can relax and deeply connect with nature. In addition to exploring local history and culture, this tour includes visits to beaches, unmissable tourist attractions, such as Mirante Eco 360º, and a stop for swimming at the stunning Praia da Tainha. Learn about the importance of environmental preservation and enjoy an educational and interactive experience through the lush Atlantic Forest. Be prepared for a journey full of discoveries, stunning landscapes and an immersion in the untouched nature of Bombinhas. Book your place on the Bombinhas City Tour now and allow yourself to explore and be enchanted by this ecological paradise. 4-hour itinerary/ Up to 4 passengers We pick up at the agreed location in Bombinhas The Tour is not canceled in case of cloudy weather, drizzle or light rain
Price: $128.70
Duration: 4 hours
This is a unique picnic experience on the coast of Santa Catarina for you to surprise and share with your loved ones. We organize everything with lots of love and care, in a personalized way, with handmade delicacies and perfect decoration to awaken memories and inspire good things. In addition to all this, we record this moment in a mini photo session with 6 high definition edited photos included.
Price: $77.22
Duration: 2 hours
A 3-in-1 program. Boat Tour + Experimental Diving + Snorkeling. How about embarking on an exciting Dive Baptism on Arvoredo Island or at the Shipyard in Porto Belo? With a duration of 35 minutes, this experience guided by an exclusive instructor promises to be unforgettable. During the dive, you will have the opportunity to explore the rich marine biodiversity of the region, contemplating coral reefs, colorful cardumes and who knows even sea turtles. And best of all, courtesy photos will be offered to eternalize this unique moment, plus a delicious snack aboard to recharge the energies. Adventure in the crystal clear waters of Arvoredo or Estaleiro, discover the secrets hidden under the waves and let yourself be enchanted by the underwater beauty of this must-see destination. With high-quality equipment provided, you can enjoy all the thrill of diving with total safety and convenience. EXPERIENCES OPERATED BY PATADACOBRA DIVING SCHOOL
Price: $101.12
Duration: 7 hours
A safe and unique activity, ideal for the whole family, where you can enjoy a boat ride and connect with nature in a fun and educational way. Features of the Tour: 2 Amazing Parades in Governador Celso Ramos Grand Island of Palmas (30 minutes to bath) Beach of the Hooks of Fora (3h 30 minutes) Stop to discover the deserted beaches, trails and lunch. Exit: 9h Duration: 6 hours of tour Route: During the sailing to Governador Celso Ramos we pass by Bay of Zimbros, Isla Grande de Palmas, Praia de Fora, Praia do ganchos. Landing: Beach of Hooks of Fora Easy level forest trail. On the Trajeto it is possible to contemplate all the preserved nature of the place, with stunning views of the Beaches of the hooks of Fora, Beach of the stones, Bahia of the hooks and its sea farms of Oysters and seafood cultivation, history and local culture. Deserted beaches, bird observation, trees and native plants.
Price: $45.97
Duration: 6 hours
Discover the fantastic history of Crystal from Egyptian times to the present day in Blumenau, a city that has been manufacturing the product since 1952. Follow the entire Crystal manufacturing process, from mixing the raw materials, the magnificent crystal blowing process, passing through the brilliant phase of cutting and polishing the pieces. The guided tour of the factory will provide you with an immersion in the world of Crystal and will give you a different perspective on genuinely handcrafted pieces. Opening hours and visits DURING THE WEEK, with all processes: From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Visitation without the casting process: From 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. *Visitation without the casting process occurs due to unavailability of shifts, which in the case of crystal blowing, occurs between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm. Hours and visits on the WEEKEND: There is no casting process on weekends, with only a guided tour of the factory and museum.
Price: $6.99
Duration: 1 hours
The Bombinhas Adventure tour explores the region known as “Cauda da Baleia”. You will visit one of the most remote, green and mountainous areas of the Peninsula. From there we will have unique views of the bay of Zimbros, beaches, rocky shores and an incredible panoramic view of Mariscal. On the way you can visit Mirante 360, which, as the name suggests, has views of lush landscapes in all directions! At the end of the road, after a pleasant 4 × 4 tour, passengers are awarded the beach of Tainha, located between hills. The place usually has less visitation due to its access, better done with traced transport. Approximately 200 meters of beach, a real haven in the middle of the Atlantic Forest.
Price: $34.93
Duration: 3 hours
A wonderful exclusive boat tour with 2 stops, one for floating diving with snorkeling, underwater photos and free diving on ISLA DO MACUCO and another on the Famous PLAY DO CAÇO. The activity is completely safe even for those who do not know how to swim, as the tour accompanies a certified diving instructor and saves lives. Navigate the Reserve Beaches of Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park and contemplate the beauty of the beaches. In addition to learning about history, local culture and ecology, prepare for this unforgettable experience for the whole family. ⚡️PASSAGE WITHOUT MUSIC AND BOAT WITHOUT AGLOMERATION ⚡️INCLUDE SUBQUATIC PHOTOS OF GOPRO 12 ⚡️ ACTIVITY 100% SAFE, DOES NOT NEED TO KNOW TO SWIM ⚡️ CERTIFIED DIVING INSTRUCTOR ⚡️ COMPLETE SNORKEL EQUIPMENT
Price: $36.77
Duration: 4 hours
Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the true paradise of Bombinhas, where untouched beaches, exciting trails and crystal clear waterfalls await you! The 10 Desert Beaches Eco Tour is the perfect opportunity to explore nature in its purest form, while learning about the importance of environmental preservation and local history. Embark on this adventure and discover one of the most amazing destinations in Brazil! Features of the Tour: Scenario: During the journey we navigated the 10 deserted beaches (NOT FOR ALL STRANDS) Cardoso Beach Basel Beach Beach Lagoa Casqueiro Beach Beach of Pasto Lau Beach/Herminio Sad Beach Mauri Beach Santa Beach Red Beach 2 hour stop at Praia Triste and Praia do Hermínio, with a visit to the Lítica Workshop, a historic spot of Bombinhas. Trail to Cachoeira: 700 meters (medium level) Attention: The waterfall trail is prohibited for children under 5 years old, elderly and people with reduced mobility.
Price: $33.10
Duration: 3 hours
The best way to get to know Bombinhas. A complete tour that passes through the most beautiful beaches in southern Brazil. As it is a peninsula, Bombinhas offers a wide variety of beaches. Tour for the whole family on board the Overland. The safari-style vehicle is comfortable, safe and allows a broader view of the landscapes. Animation, music and guide accompaniment. We will visit the beaches of: Bombas, Bombinhas, Quatro Ilhas, Mariscal, Conceição, Canto Grande, Morrinhos and Zimbros.
Price: $14.53
Duration: 2 hours
Our vehicles are new, comfortable, with air conditioning and reviewed periodically. Professionally qualified drivers specialized in passenger transport and specific training to serve the public. Your only concern will be to have fun, as Casa do Turista takes care of all details with seriousness, safety and comfort. Schedule your tour!
Price: $20.22
Duration: 2 hours
One of the most beautiful experiences of Bombinhas, Aqua Aventura at Praia da Sepultura. Ideal place for Snorkeling, calm and crystalline waters that allow you to enjoy the underwater world. Own activity for the whole family. Bombinhas is the Capital of Ecological Diving, with a great diversity of marine flora and fauna. If you visit Bombinhas, you cannot miss this unique experience. The excursion includes guide, equipment and transfer to the beach. »Minimum age 7 years.
Price: $34.93
Duration: 2 hours
Reception at the Pier of Itajai. Visit the Historical Center in colonial style and the beautiful Mother Church of the Blessed Sacrament, which keeps in its interior important treasures. Thereafter, we will go to Camboriú, the most famous tourist city in Southern Brazil, which offers besides its natural beauties many other attractions. You will know the Atlantic Av. where you will have a privileged view of the bay and The Goat Island, postcard of the city. Then we depart to Barra Sul (South Neighborhood) where you will visit the Tourist Pier and begin your visit to the Unipraias Park. It is a cable car that connects the Central Beach to Laranjeiras Beach. Stopping on the top of the hill to visit the Environmental Park, trails and enjoy spectacular views from its viewpoints. Our next stop is the charming Laranjeiras Beach. It is time to enjoy this beach and have lunch there. Visit Itajaí and Balneario Camboriu, cities full of attractive things to do all year long. Private Tour.
Price: $169.70
Duration: 5 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Itajai’s cuisine is heavily influenced by its coastal location and immigrant heritage. Seafood is a staple, with dishes such as grilled fish, shrimp stew, and the traditional Brazilian moqueca (fish stew). Italian and German culinary influences are evident in local pasta, sausages, and bread. Dining customs emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Noteworthy restaurants include those specializing in seafood by the waterfront and traditional Brazilian churrascarias offering grilled meats.
Getting Around
Itajai is accessible by road from major cities like Florianopolis and Curitiba. The nearest major airport is Navegantes Airport, about 20 km away, with shuttle and taxi services to the city. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, which are affordable and convenient for getting around town. Walking and cycling are also popular in the city center. Car rentals are available for exploring the surrounding region.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is from October to March for warm weather. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walking. Respect local customs such as greeting with a handshake and being punctual for appointments. Itajai is generally safe, but avoid displaying valuables openly. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash in Brazilian real is recommended for small purchases.
Culture & Customs
Itajai’s culture is a blend of Brazilian coastal traditions and European immigrant influences. Social customs include warm greetings and hospitality. The Marejada Festival is a significant cultural event celebrating fishing and local heritage. Respect for family and community is important. Visitors should be mindful of modest dress in religious sites and polite behavior in public spaces.
