Laguna, Colonial seaport in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Laguna extends across 336 square kilometers of coastal land, featuring both urban areas and natural beaches along the South Atlantic Ocean.
Founded in 1676 by settlers from São Vicente, Laguna served as a strategic Portuguese outpost against Spanish territorial expansion in southern Brazil.
The municipality preserves colonial architecture throughout its streets, with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries showcasing Portuguese construction techniques.
The BR-101 coastal highway connects Laguna to major cities, while the local port continues to support fishing activities throughout the year.
Local bottlenose dolphins collaborate with fishermen by signaling the exact moment to cast nets, a practice documented since 1847.
Location: Santa Catarina
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: Imbituba, Jaguaruna, Imaruí, Capivari de Baixo, Tubarão, Pescaria Brava
Website: http://laguna.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -28.48278,-48.78083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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Santa Marta Lighthouse
13.9 km
Serra do Rio do Rastro
76.1 km
Praia dos Naufragados
75.3 km
Serra do Tabuleiro State Park
58.1 km
São Joaquim National Park
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Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba
74.2 km
Museum Anita Garibaldi
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Praia do Saquinho
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125 m
Parque Estadual da Serra Furada
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Museu Willy Zumblick
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Criciúma
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29.1 km
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Araranguá Lighthouse
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Museu da Colonização Uberto Brüning Schlickmann
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Praia do Rosa
41.8 km
Casa Pinto D'Ulisséa
226 m
Marco do Tratado de Tordesilhas
517 m
Imóvel situado à Av. Presidente Vargas, 43
53 km
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Santo Ofício
53.6 km
Praia dos Naufragados
75.2 km
Monument to Anita Garibaldi
277 m
Historic center of Laguna
288 m
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Cascata Encantada
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