How to get to Gamboa Beach, in Garopaba
By car on the BR-101, by plane via Florianópolis or Navegantes and by bus: the way to the Residencial, with distances and times.
Quick answer: Gamboa is in the north of Garopaba (SC), about 7.5 km from the BR-101 highway near Paulo Lopes, and about 15 km by car from downtown Garopaba. The nearest airport is Florianópolis, about 80 km from the Residencial, around 1h15 by car.
By car
On the BR-101, take the Paulo Lopes exit and follow the Gamboa road down to the beach: about 7.5 km. From Florianópolis it is about 80 km; from Porto Alegre, about 400 km on the BR-101, the same route for those coming from Uruguay and Argentina along the coast. The Residencial has open-air parking, for guests only.
By plane
- Florianópolis Airport (Hercílio Luz): about 80 km, around 1h15 by car without traffic.
- Navegantes Airport: about 150 km, around 2h10 by car.
From the airport you can continue by rental car, taxi or ride app. Uber and 99 also work in Garopaba: see Taxis and ride apps in the Local guide.
By bus
Intercity buses run from the Florianópolis Bus Station (Terminal Rita Maria, Avenida Paulo Fontes, 1101, Centro) to Garopaba. Companies and timetables change during the year: check at the station before you travel.
From downtown Garopaba to Gamboa it is about 15 km by car. You can come by taxi, by ride app or on the free city bus (Tarifa Zero), which links downtown with Gamboa. The nearest stop is about 150 m from the Residencial; not every trip goes into Gamboa, so check the timetable.
Arriving in Gamboa
Residencial Costão da Gamboa is at Rua Gamboa, 536, about 550 m from the beach. For the exact route, use Google Maps (opens in a new tab) or Waze (opens in a new tab).
Distances and times: Google Maps and the site map (estimate, without traffic).
