Porto Belo, Coastal municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Porto Belo extends along the Atlantic coastline with green waters, white sand beaches, and a natural harbor surrounded by mountains.
The municipality developed as a maritime trading post in Santa Catarina state, establishing itself as a regional administrative center through the 20th century.
Local festivals celebrate maritime traditions with seafood competitions, boat displays, and traditional fishing demonstrations throughout the calendar year.
Visitors can reach Porto Belo through regular bus services from Florianópolis International Airport, with a journey time of approximately two hours.
The municipal waters contain designated zones for scuba diving, where marine researchers study the local population of sea turtles.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: 1832
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Shares border with: Tijucas, Bombinhas, Camboriú, Itapema
Website: http://portobelo.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -27.15778,-48.55278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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