In Santa Catarina, the first German settlers, whose objective was to establish themselves, chose an area between River Maruim and River Cubatão starting their lives in the New World. In 1829, in São Pedro de Alcântara, the settlers began to work on their own piece of land making their way to live a mark of their native land and their culture. These marks are still preserved. The architecture, the landscapes, the houses where gardens are flowery, and the churches at the top of the hills , reveal the ability that the German people had to turn wilderness into beautiful communities.. These enchanted scenarios are available not only in Florianópolis, but also, in the neighboring cities of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Águas Mornas, Angelina, Rancho Queimado, São Martinho, São Bonifácio, Rio Fortuna, Anitápolis, Antônio Carlos e Santa Rosa de Lima.

Welcome to the Thermal Baths tour !!! There are a number of mines of hot water. In the parks, the tourist may choose among the excellent international hotels. The hotels are located in many cities of the region - Gravatal, Águas Mornas, Tubarão, São Carlos, Quilombo, Palmitos e São João do Sul with hot salted water.

Meshes, shoes, bags, jeans, crystals and porcelains. The products from Santa Catarina are internationally recognized for its quality and beauty. In Santa Catarina, the tourist can buy directly from the factory, therefore, the prices are very low. Although, Santa Catarina offers to its visitors many places and many kinds of industrialized products, it also offers to its tourists very diversified styles of handmade products.

Mountains, caverns, rivers, waves. The nature was generous with Santa Catarina. It provides the state with many beautiful places that are perfect either to appreciate the landscapes or to practice some radical sports. Mountain climbing is available in the Parque Nacional of Aparados da Serra and in the Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro. Exploring caverns is available in Botuverá. In the Reservas da Mata Atlântica and in the Trilhas Ecológicas de Fraiburgo, the tourists are able to enjoy a pleasant stroll. Rafting in the Rio Itajaí-Açu. At the shore, the practice of the surf is perfect. In terms of eco-tourism, the state of Santa Catarina is complete. It provides the most diversified and beautiful places.

The old steamed locomotive, also called "Maria Fumaça", still works. It goes through many typical places of Santa Catarina, such as old tunnels, beautiful bridges and gorgeous landscapes. A tour with "Maria Fumaça" may also include a drop by in many cities, like São Francisco do Sul, Joinville, Guaramirim, Jaraguá do Sul, Corupá, Rio Negrinho e São Bento do Sul; in the north of the state; Urussanga, Tubarão e Imbituba; in the south; and Caçador and Videira; in the mid-west.

It is an unforgettable experience spending vacation on any of Santa Catarina's beaches. There is a clean green sea, bright sand and beautiful geographic formations. You just have to choose among many possibilities - wavy or flat beach, bays, lagoons, dunes, structured cities with good hotels, or sunny beaches ? Structured cities with snack bars, restaurants, and places to dance or a small village? No matter what option you make, you will be delighted by the seafood, such as lobsters, shrimps and fishes. The city of Camburiu is certainly the place for those who enjoy going out at night. Located in the north, the city is plenty of excellent hotels. The nearby cities, like Itapema, Porto Belo, Bomba, Bombinhas, São Francisco do Sul, Barra Velha, Piçarras and Penha, are also enjoyable places. Beto Carrero World, the Latin American greatest amusement park, is located in the city of Penha. Florianópolis, the capital of the state, is placed in an island, half way of the coast, provided with 42 beaches and 2 lagoons. Located in the south of the state, the historical city of Laguna has not only one of the country's most beautiful architectonic collections, but also, the Farol de Santa Marta that is a very attractive place to be visited. This region is also served with many other interesting cities, like Garopaba, Passos de Torres, Imbutuba, and Araranguá.