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Tubarão
Spend a half‑day in Tubarão to see the main monuments and museum; add a night if you want a relaxed dinner and local market visit.
Tubarão is a small city in Santa Catarina with a compact historic centre. Its key sights – Anita Garibaldi Monument, Humberto Rohden House, Municipal Cultural Center and the Railroad Museum – are within walking distance. One day covers the highlights; a second night lets you enjoy local restaurants and a quiet evening.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jan–Feb (rainy), Dec (holiday crowds)
- Airport
- NVT
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tubarão190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tubarão, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTubarão is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure and avoid isolated streets at night.
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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.
- AirportNVT Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (≈ 50 km (31 mi) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).).NVT Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (≈ 31 mi (50 km) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; city buses run hourly to outskirts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$4–7 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (draft)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · Mid R$120 (≈ US$25) · High R$200 (≈ US$40)
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
- NVT Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (≈ 50 km (31 mi) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).)NVT Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (≈ 31 mi (50 km) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tubarão: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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 historic centre is walkable; city buses run hourly to outskirts. Taxis and rideshare are cheap for longer trips (≈ R$15‑20 for 5 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Imbituba (beach)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Tubarão station, about 45 min
Check bus schedule; beach is public and free.
Criciúma (shopping, market)
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Regional bus, 20 min
Visit Farol Shopping for local goods.
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.
Art Hotel
Central location on Av. Marcolino Martins Cabral; easy walk to sights.
Hotel San Silvestre
Near downtown, simple rooms, good for one night.
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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × R$350 | R$350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$120 | R$240 |
| Bus to Imbituba (round‑trip)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × R$80 · check | R$160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$81 |
| Trip total≈ R$446 per person per day, bed included | R$891≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at a churrascaria | R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket (city) | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check museum opening hours (M‑F 07:30‑12:00, 13:30‑17:00).Check museum opening hours (M‑F 7:30 AM‑12:00 PM, 1:30 PM‑5:00 PM).
- Some attractions have no entry fee but may require a small donation; verify on site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo (check address); Brazilian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tubarão → Imbituba: ≈ R$30, 45 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → hotel: ≈ R$20–25, 5 min
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-KOOL-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-do)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYE-roh)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR cohm kar-TAO)
- Preciso de táxi — I need a taxi (preh-SEE-zo jee TAH-ksi)
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 Tubarão. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jan–Feb (rainy), Dec (holiday crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night to sample local churrascarias like Ataliba Churrascaria.
- Combine with a day trip to Imbituba for beach time.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Tubarão
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tubarão, revision 4519193 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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