Joinville is the largest and richest city in Santa Catarina. The city is the industrial hub of the state and is becoming a prominent destination for events.
The city is large and developed, yet it preserves characteristics of smaller places. Its people are welcoming, and the local scenery is very green, with vast areas of well-preserved Atlantic Forest. The countryside offers a wide variety of experiences, along with direct contact with rural life.
In addition to its industrial vocation, Joinville stands out in the fields of arts and culture, and it 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 Mirante de Joinville, located at the highest point of Morro da Boa Vista in the city center. At 250m high, the lookout offers a 360-degree view. There is a 15m platform from which it is impossible not to be amazed by the city’s beauty.
Another very interesting spot is Estrada Bonita, which, as the name proclaims, is a compendium of natural beauty and charm. With its wooden-structured houses, it resembles a colony of German immigrants from the 19th century. There, you can indulge in a hearty colonial coffee (breads, cheeses, pastries, jams, and many other delights), as well as purchase homemade products like jams, liqueurs, and molasses.