Making the most of Porto Belo
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Porto Belo is a tender port and you will be tendered into Porto Belo's yacht harbor.
Cruise schedule for Porto Belo.
Porto Belo is located south of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic Ocean in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The small town is famous for its good beaches, emerald-green waters, and great diving opportunities.
Getting around
There is a sightseeing bus which conducts hourly tours in and around the town.
Nearby places
The beaches are the main draw here. Perequê is the largest one.
Camboriu is famous for the cable car that links the two beaches of Balneário Camboriú and Laranjeiras. Board the cable car at the Barra Sul Cable Car Station for a short ride up to the Atlantic Forest Station.
Food and shopping
There is limited shopping right by the tender dock but there is a free shuttle that will take you into downtown Porto Belo for more shops and stores.
Money
Brazilian Real
Staying connected
Portuguese spoken.
Cafes which offer free WiFi for customers are sparse.
Opening Hours and
Basic hours for most stores and businesses are from 9am to 6pm, with an extended lunch hour from around noon to 2pm.
Many museums are closed on monday.