Joinville - Santa Catarina

This city is the industrial centre of Santa Catarina. It is placed 188 kilometres from Florianópolis. Joinville has a strong German influence thanks to the colonization process.

It is the scenery of many celebrations along the year:

Fenachopp. One October. It is a second famous party in Brazil.

The Party of The Flowers. On November, during this celebration, the city is adorned by lots of flowers, which left a marvellous aroma.

Joinville is also known as The Capital of The Dance because it is the unique see of The Bolshoi Ballet Company outside Russia, in consequence, a school of such Company works in the city.

In Joinville, it is necessary to eat and taste the delicious chocolates.

The best attractions

Iate Club – It is located in the Bay of Babitonga that connects the sea with Joinville.

Fritz Alt Museum – it is an old residence of the artist, where his works and personal belongings are exhibited.

Train Station - it is one of the symbols of the city, it was built in 1910.

Park of the Expoville – It can hold up to 25 thousand persons and 8 thousand inside its auditorium. The Fenachop and the flowers feast are taken place there.

Do Pirai Highway – Highway in the rural zone with waterfalls and rivers.

Bonita Highway – It is close to the industrial district of Pirabeiraba, it leads to an authentic rural colony, where it is possible to find colonial products.

Gastronomy – There are options for every preference, the famous German cooking stands out, there are several restaurants and bars in the city.

Diocesana Cathedral – San Francisco Xavier Parish Church in the downtown.

Principe Ship of Joinville – It is one of the most luxury yachts of the Brazilian coast with capacity of 350 persons. It is possible to have rides along the Bay of Babitonga, Lagoon of Saguaçu and several islands in the region.