Praia dos Amores
Here the atlantic forest shelters many species of fauna and flora native to santa catarina. it is possible to observe birds, animals and plants. the atlantic ocean bathes the well-kept rural beach where the regional fisherman culture is maintained and where locals and tourists alike come to surf. the azorean heritage here is evident in the construction of the fishermen's huts.
Cristo Luz
In similar fashion to Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Light Christ Cristo Luz in Portuguese is located over one of the highest points of the city at 150 meters. The statue itself is 33 meters high, 22m wide and weights 528 tons. The main feature of this attraction is that it is iluminated alternatively during the night with 7 diferent colors each one with a meaning and it holds on his left shoulder a broad-brimmed hat, which irradiates a beam that iluminates the city. You will get charged depending whether you arrive during daytime 8 Reais or after the sunset 16 Reais. The complexe where is located contains a restaurant, a photo gallery and some shows. There are free shuttles that make the way up the hill.