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Things to see in São Francisco do Sul (Brazil): 7 places and when to go
São Francisco do Sul is a town in Brazil, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), Architecture (1). The best known are Babitonga Bay, Ilha da Paz Lighthouse and Morro da Cruz. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -26.2396, -48.6
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 351 km as the crow flies
What to see in São Francisco do Sul
The places in and around São Francisco do Sul, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Babitonga BayInlet in Santa Catarina, Brazil4.7 km
- Ilha da Paz LighthouseLighthouse in Santa Catarina, Brazil13 km
- Morro da CruzMountain in São Francisco do Sul, Brazil8.3 km
- Morro da RibeiraMountain in Brazil12 km
- Morro das LaranjeirasMountain in Brazil9.0 km
- Morro JacutingaMountain in Brazil10 km
- Praia GrandeBeach9.0 km
When to go to São Francisco do Sul
The best time to visit São Francisco do Sul is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:28
- FebBest time12:53
- MarPossible12:11
- AprPossible11:23
- MayPossible10:43
- JunBest time10:22
- JulBest time10:30
- AugBest time11:04
- SepBest time11:51
- OctPossible12:38
- NovPossible13:19
- DecBest time13:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 22. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to São Francisco do Sul
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 351 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Joinville10 places26 km
- Jaraguá do Sul7 places57 km
- Luiz Alves6 places62 km
- Itajaí12 places74 km
- Paranaguá14 places79 km
- Pomerode15 places80 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in São Francisco do Sul?
The best known: Babitonga Bay, Ilha da Paz Lighthouse, Morro da Cruz, Morro da Ribeira, Morro das Laranjeiras. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit São Francisco do Sul?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 22.
How do you get to São Francisco do Sul?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 351 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with São Francisco do Sul as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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