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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Penha
Spend 1–2 days in Penha: one day for Beto Carrero World and a half‑day for a beach or the historic church.
Penha, Santa Catarina, offers Brazil's National Seafood Capital, 19 beaches, and Latin America’s biggest theme park, Beto Carrero World. A short stay covers the park and a beach or the 18th‑century church, then you can base elsewhere in the Itajaí Valley.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Oct (dry, warm)
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (rainier)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 |
|---|---|
| Seafood plate (fish, rice, manioc) | R$45–70 |
| Coffee at café | R$5–8 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–45 |
| Bus fare within city | R$4–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NVT · Navegantes International Airport
- ≈10 km (6.2 mi) north, main carrier hub≈6.2 mi (10 km) north, main carrier hub
Typical fares
- Navegantes Airport → Penha (taxi)
- ≈ R$80, 10 min (check)
- Beto Carrero World entry
- Adult R$119, senior R$60 (check)
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
Taxis are plentiful; local buses run without a central terminal. Walk or bike along the beachfront for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Beto Carrero World theme park
- Seafood cuisine
- 19 beaches
- Igreja de São João Batista
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Balneário Piçarras | Bus from Penha via Rainha line, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Florianópolis | Bus to Piçarras then transfer, ≈2 h total | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel near Beto Carrero World
- Convenient for park visitors; 5‑min drive
- City‑center inns
- Close to beaches and church; walkable
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedeskulpe |
| Thank you | Obrigadoobrigado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwanto custa |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?onde fika o banheiro |
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
- Park tickets sell out in high season; book online (check).
- Summer storms can close some beach sections; watch local forecasts.
Penha is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of petty theft on crowded beaches and keep valuables in a hotel safe.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Penha yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Beto Carrero World theme park
- Seafood cuisine
- 19 beaches
- Igreja de São João Batista
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Penha tourism official site: turismo.penha.sc.gov.br/
- Wikivoyage: Penha, revision 4985190 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4985190
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/penha). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.