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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
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.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (rainy), Dec (holiday crowds)
- Stay
- 0 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$70–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed · High R$200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | R$4–7 |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 |
| Meal at a churrascaria | R$30–60 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$20–30 |
| Bus ticket (city) | R$4–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NVT · Ministro Victor Konder International Airport
- ≈ 50 km (31 mi) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).≈ 31 mi (50 km) north, bus or taxi to Tubarão (≈ 1 h).
Typical fares
- Bus Tubarão → Imbituba
- ≈ R$30, 45 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → hotel
- ≈ R$20–25, 5 min
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
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 (3.1 mi)).The historic centre is walkable; city buses run hourly to outskirts. Taxis and rideshare are cheap for longer trips (≈ R$15‑20 for 3.1 mi (5 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Anita Garibaldi Monument
- Humberto Rohden House
- Municipal Cultural Center (Willy Zumblick Museum)
- Railroad Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Imbituba (beach) | Bus from Tubarão station, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Criciúma (shopping, market) | Regional bus, 20 min | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- Art Hotel
- Central location on Av. Marcolino Martins Cabral; easy walk to sights.
- Hotel San Silvestre
- Near downtown, simple rooms, good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedes-KOOL-pe |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-do |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYE-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 jee 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
- Check museum opening hours (M‑F 07:30‑12:00, 13:30‑17:00).
- Some attractions have no entry fee but may require a small donation; verify on site.
Tubarão is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure and avoid isolated streets at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tubarão yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Anita Garibaldi Monument
- Humberto Rohden House
- Municipal Cultural Center (Willy Zumblick Museum)
- Railroad 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.
- Wikidata – Tubarão: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tubarão, revision 4519193 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4519193
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tubarao). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.