Porto Belo, Brazil

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. The ocean temperature is lukewarm all year round.

Porto Belo offers sunny days and lively night life, as well as beaches and sports. The town of Porto Belo itself is quaint, but the surrounding beach communities are really the focus of a visit to Porto Belo.

Things to see and do

* Bombas Beach
* Porto Belo bus tour
* Church of Bom Jesus Aflitos
* Praça dos Pescadores

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Real (R$) (BRL)
Language - Portuguese
Population - 30,000 approx
Land Area - 95 km²
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style
Time - GMT minus three hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 55

Port Location - Porto Belo is a tender port. Your ship will anchor outside of Porto Belo and tender into Porto Belo's yacht harbor.

Transport Links - There are two airports that serve the region; Navegantes and Florianopolis.

Buses are available from bus Balneario Camboriu, Itajaí, Itapema, Florianópolis Tijucas.