San Francisco do Sul, Brazil cruise port guide

About San Francisco do Sul, Brazil

São Francisco do Sul is one of Brazil's oldest cities and a port on the island of São Francisco, in Santa Catarina state. Its historic colonial center is one of Brazil's best-preserved, and the port serves as a gateway to the beaches and natural reserves of the Santa Catarina coast. The city's deep natural harbor makes it one of southern Brazil's major commercial ports.

The colonial city center is walkable from the port. The National Historical Museum (Museu Histórico Nacional) chronicles the region's indigenous, colonial, and immigrant history. Santa Catarina's beautiful beaches are accessible on day excursions.