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No. 5571 · Brazil · South America

São José

27.62°S 48.63°W · 0 m

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Overview

São José is a city of 270,000 people in the Grande Florianópolis region of Santa Catarina state. The city was mainly settled by Azoreans in the 18th century, giving it colonial Portuguese heritage.

Beach · Family Travel · History · Nature

Before you go

Food

Balneario Guararema Beach has restaurants available. Local dining options concentrate in Kobrasol and the city center.

Transport

São José lies along BR-101 highway; rental cars and buses connect it to other Santa Catarina destinations.

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