November 4, 2026A Bilingual Newspaper
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Joinville, known as ‘Catarinense Manchester’

Joinville is the largest and richest city in Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial hub of the State and is a destination that is gaining significant prominence in hosting events.The city is large and developed, but retains characteristics of smaller places. Its people are welcoming, and the local scenery is very green, with vast areas of well-preserved Atlantic Forest. The interior offers a wide variety of experiences, as well as direct contact with rural life.

In addition to its industrial vocation, Joinville stands out in the fields of arts and culture, and also combines modern elements with the tradition of German colonization. The city develops and enables sustainable projects of various types, related to tourism in nature-rich regions.

Don’t miss the view from the Joinville Lookout, located at the highest point of Morro da Boa Vista, in the central region of the city. At 250m high, the lookout offers a 360-degree view. There is a 15m platform from which it is impossible not to marvel at the beauties of the city.

Another very interesting point is the Estrada Bonita (Beautiful Road), which, as the name proclaims, is a compendium of natural beauty and charm. With its half-timbered houses, it resembles a colony of German immigrants from the 19th century. There you can enjoy a hearty colonial coffee (breads, cheeses, pastries, jams, and many other delights), as well as purchase homemade products like jams, liqueurs, and molasses.


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