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Araranguá
Half a day to one night: see the Morro dos Conventos beach and the lagoons, then move on to Criciúma or the coast.
Araranguá is a small city in southern Santa Catarina, 20 km from the coast. Its main draw is Balneário Morro dos Conventos, a beach with a hill viewpoint, and a string of freshwater lagoons (Lagoa Mãe Luzia, Lagoa Dourada). Most travellers use it as a stop on BR-101 between Porto Alegre and Florianópolis, spending a few hours or one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Sep–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cooler, fewer beach days)
- Airports
- CCM · FLN
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Araranguá190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Araranguá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyAraranguá is generally safe for daytime visits.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCM Diomício Freitas (Criciúma) (About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from São Paulo (GRU).).CCM Diomício Freitas (Criciúma) (About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from São Paulo (GRU).).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafézinho)R$ 4–7 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiR$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Araranguá to CriciúmaR$ 8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CCM Diomício Freitas (Criciúma) (About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from São Paulo (GRU).) · FLN Hercílio Luz (Florianópolis) (About 170 km (106 mi) north; main gateway for the region.)CCM Diomício Freitas (Criciúma) (About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from São Paulo (GRU).) · FLN Hercílio Luz (Florianópolis) (About 106 mi (170 km) north; main gateway for the region.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Feb (13 rain days), driest May (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Araranguá: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city centre is walkable. To reach Morro dos Conventos (about 8 km) or the lagoons you need a car or taxi. Local buses run from the terminal.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Criciúma
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or car via BR-101, about 30 min
Larger city with shopping and the Minério do Brasil mine museum.
Sombrio
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or car via BR-101, about 20 min south
Surf beaches and the Sombrio River.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via BR-101, about 1 h north
Whale watching (Aug–Oct) and the Praia do Rosa surf break.
Door to door: About 50 min
Bus or car via BR-101, about 40 min north
Railway museum and the Serra do Rio do Rastro viewpoint.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro
Near the bus station and main square; basic hotels and pousadas.
Balneário Morro dos Conventos
Beachfront pousadas; quieter, more relaxed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$ 80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Bus from Criciúma airport to Araranguá2 × R$25 · check | R$50 |
| Taxi from centre to Morro dos Conventos1 × R$40 | R$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$40 | R$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$67 |
| Trip total≈ R$369 per person per day, bed included | R$737≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$ 4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$ 18–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | R$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus from Araranguá to Criciúma | R$ 8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- BR-101 traffic can be heavy; allow extra time if driving.
- Lagoons are natural swimming spots but have no lifeguards.
- Check the tide at Morro dos Conventos; the beach is best at low tide.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus from Criciúma airport to Araranguá: about R$ 25 (≈ US$5), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi centre → Morro dos Conventos: R$ 35–50 (≈ US$7–10)
- Bus Araranguá → Criciúma: about R$ 10 (≈ US$2), about 30 min
Say or show
- Bom dia / Boa tarde — Hello / Good day (bom DEE-ah / BO-ah TAR-deh)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (ON-deh FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
- Não entendo — I don't understand (now en-TEN-doo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Araranguá. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cooler, fewer beach days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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