Beto Carrero World, Theme park in Penha, Brazil.
Beto Carrero World is a theme park in Penha on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, divided into eleven themed areas. Its entrance is a large castle with a central tower and two side turrets, covered in wavy vertical stripes of blue, red, yellow, green and pink, with diamond-patterned columns and red conical roofs. A gold statue of a rearing horse and rider stands on a stone pedestal in front of the castle.
Entrepreneur João Batista Sérgio Murad opened the complex in late December 1991 on the Santa Catarina coast. Later additions included themed areas and international partnerships that made it one of the largest parks in Latin America.
The park's name honors João Batista Sérgio Murad, who performed as the cowboy Beto Carrero. The Vila Germânica area pays tribute to German immigration in Santa Catarina with German-style buildings housing shops and the Bier Haus restaurant, which serves typical German dishes. The Mundo Animal zoo closed to visitors on 27 June 2024.
The complex opens most days of the year and offers day tickets as well as annual passes for multiple visits. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and plan enough time, as the site is large.
A partnership with DreamWorks brings characters from popular animated films into live shows, including a circus performance featuring characters from Madagascar. The site also includes a castle entrance with elements from different architectural styles.
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