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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Bombinhas
Spend 2 days in Bombinhas for beach time and a quick visit to the Marine Aquarium Museum; travel from Itajaí or Florianópolis by bus or car.
Bombinhas is a peninsula in Santa Catarina with 22 beaches and a marine reserve. Its clear waters suit swimming, surfing and diving. With limited transport, a short stay of 2 days lets you enjoy the main beaches and the aquarium without rushing.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Apr–May (higher rain), high summer heat Jul–Aug
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$120–180 excl. bed · Mid R$180–300 excl. bed · High R$300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beach umbrella rental | R$15–30 per day |
| Seafood lunch at a beach kiosk | R$30–60 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$50–70 |
| Bus ticket (city‑to‑city) | R$20–35 |
| Marine Aquarium entry | R$30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NVT · Navegantes Airport
- 47 km (29 mi), about 1 h by car29 mi (47 km), about 1 h by car
- FLN · Florianópolis Airport
- 70 km (43 mi), about 1 h 15 min by car43 mi (70 km), about 1 h 15 min by car
Typical fares
- Navegantes Airport → Bombinhas bus
- about R$45 per person, 1 h (check)
- Taxi Bombinhas centre → beach
- R$50–70 for 5 km (3.1 mi)R$50–70 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Municipal bus by Viação Praiana runs hourly to Porto Belo and connects to Itajaí, Balneário Camboriú and Itapema; taxis and rideshare are common for short trips between beaches.
See and do
Known for
- 22 beaches
- Marine Biological Reserve of Arvoredo
- Marine Aquarium Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parque da Galheta | Local bus or taxi, 10 min from town centre | ≈30 min |
| Marine Aquarium Museum of Bombinhas | Walk from central area, 5 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- Pousada Vila da Praia
- Near Bombinhas Beach, walking distance to most attractions; good for 1–2 nights.
- Hotel Fazenda da Ilha
- A bit inland, offers pool and easy access to bus stop.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakoh-mee LEE-za |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ON-jee FEE-ka oo bah-NEE-roh |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?POH-soo pah-GAR cohm kar-TAO |
| I need a taxi | Preciso de táxipreh-SEE-zo jeh TAH-ksi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules are limited; check times especially on weekends.
- Some beaches have strong surf; watch local flags.
- Marine reserve area has restricted zones; respect signage.
Bombinhas is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables on the beach. Swimmers should respect surf flags.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bombinhas yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 22 beaches
- Marine Biological Reserve of Arvoredo
- Marine Aquarium Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bombinhas official site: www.bombinhas.sc.gov.br/
- Wikivoyage: Bombinhas, revision 4710204 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4710204
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bombinhas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.