Rócio Pequeno Travel Guide

São Francisco do Sul

#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina

São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa,  vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras.

São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.
#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina

São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa,  vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras.

São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.


Top hotels in Rócio Pequeno

Comfort Hotel Joinville

Comfort Hotel Joinville

3 out of 5
Rua Senador Felipe Schmidt, 460 Centro Joinville SC
The price is Rp956.813 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp956.813
Rp985.517 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Via Gastronomica and Mirante are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
I stayed only for the night, it was just a stop to sleep during a long trip, so I can't say much, but it was a good experience.

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Comfort Hotel Joinville
Blue Tree Towers Joinville

Blue Tree Towers Joinville

4 out of 5
Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek, 300 Joinville SC
The price is Rp1.078.484 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.078.484
Rp1.110.839 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Museum of Firefighters and Liga ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Blue Tree Towers Joinville
pousada São José

pousada São José

2 out of 5
Américp Matrangola Joinville Santa Catarina
Stay at this inn in Joinville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mirante and Liga Theater are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
Stay was ok, except for the noise outside and the shower has few water and pressure.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

pousada São José
Bristol Sabrina Hotel

Bristol Sabrina Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Rua Ricardo Stamm Gomes, 234 Joinville SC
The price is Rp905.049 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp905.049
Rp932.191 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions National Museum of Immigration and Colonization ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (612 reviews)
Simple and practical.
The hotel is very simple. The room is quite small and the bathroom is very outdated. In the other hand the staff was always very attentive and kind. The hotel is very well located. I enjoyed the local food options on the included breakfast.

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2018

Bristol Sabrina Hotel
Hotel e pousada Boulevard Itapoa

Hotel e pousada Boulevard Itapoa

3 out of 5
Av. Hercílio Luz, 474 Itapoa SC
The price is Rp976.925 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp976.925
Rp1.006.232 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Itapoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Barra do Sai Beach and Itapema do Norte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hotel e pousada Boulevard Itapoa
Hotel Tannenhof

Hotel Tannenhof

3 out of 5
Rua Visconde de Taunay, 340 Joinville SC
The price is Rp1.117.685 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp1.117.685
Rp1.269.339 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Joinville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Via ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
Foi bom . Piscina legal .shopping do lado do hotel . Staff legal

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Hotel Tannenhof
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Other neighbourhoods around Rócio Pequeno

#SaoFranciscoDoSul #SantaCatarina

São Francisco do Sul é a cidade mais antiga do Estado de Santa Catarina e a terceira cidade mais antiga do Brasil. Foi colonizada por Portugueses e Espanhóis. O primeiro índio brasileiro a pisar em solo europeu era daqui. Tem o quinto maior porto do Brasil e no verão é muito procurada pelas suas praias. No Centro Histórico, além de apreciar o casario resultado da colonização portuguesa,  vale a pena fazer uma visita à Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Graça, ao Mercado Municipal de 1900 e ao Museu Nacional do Mar que é o único museu no Brasil de embarcações brasileiras.

São Francisco do Sul is the oldest city in the State of Santa Catarina and the third oldest city in Brazil. It was colonized by Portuguese and Spanish. The first Brazilian Indian to tread on European soil was from here. It has the fifth largest port in Brazil and in the summer is much sought after by its beaches. In the Historic Center, in addition to appreciating the settlement resulting from the Portuguese colonization, it is worthwhile to visit the Mother Church Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Municipal Market of 1900 and the National Museum of the Sea which is the only museum in Brazil of Brazilian vessels.

Sao Francisco do Sul Centro

Visitors to Sao Francisco do Sul Centro like its beaches and museums, and Museu Nacional do Mar Embarcações Brasileiras is a sight worth a stop.

Sao Francisco do Sul Centro
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São José do Acaraí

While São José do Acaraí isn't home to many top sights, Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas are some notable places to visit nearby.

São José do Acaraí
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Paulas

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Paulas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia dos Ingleses or Calixto Beach.

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Água Branca

Though Água Branca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas.

Água Branca
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Reta

Reta might not have many top sights, but Calixto Beach and Praia dos Ingleses are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Morro Grande

While there might not be top attractions in Morro Grande, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Paulas.

Morro Grande


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