Laguna, Colonial seaport in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Laguna is a seaport town in Santa Catarina along the South Atlantic coast with urban zones and natural beaches. The settlement spreads across coastal land with harbors that still support fishing activity today.
The town was founded in 1676 as a Portuguese military outpost against Spanish territorial claims in southern Brazil. This strategic location later became a major port for the region's fishing and trade.
The old town center holds Portuguese colonial buildings that line the streets and shape how the place feels when you walk through it. These structures reflect the daily lives and construction skills of the settlers who first built here.
The BR-101 coastal road connects the town to other locations, making it easy to reach by car. The local harbor remains active throughout the year, so you can observe fishing activities and port operations during any season.
For nearly 200 years, bottlenose dolphins have worked alongside fishermen by signaling when to cast their nets into the water. This cooperation between humans and animals is something you might witness if you visit the harbor.
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