History
House of Culture and Tourist Center
In the Historic Center, it houses the Tourist Information Center, the public library, exhibitions, the fishermen's shack and whale bones. Free entry.
From the Residencial: About 15.4 km by car
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The House of Culture is on Rua Manoel de Araújo, in the Historic Center, facing the bay where the boats anchor. It holds the Tourist Information Center (CAT), with information about the town, the Public Library and a gallery of temporary exhibitions by local and regional artists, which usually change every two weeks.
The building also keeps the fishermen's shared shack, whale bones and panels on the town's history from the days when Garopaba lived off whaling, and has a terrace overlooking the anchored boats.
Points of interest
- Tourist Center: maps and tips about the town.
- Whaling history: whale bones and panels from the whaling days.
- Fishermen's shared shack: inside the building.
- Terrace: overlooking the anchored boats.
- Praça 21 de Abril: a few steps away.
Getting there
Rua Manoel de Araújo, 200, Historic Center. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 2 pm to 7 pm; closed on Sundays. Free entry. Phone +55 48 3254-8150.
Features
A public cultural space with the Tourist Information Center, library, gallery, the fishermen's shack, whale bones and a terrace with a view of the bay.
Things to do
Pick up maps and tips at the CAT, see the current exhibition, learn about Garopaba's whaling history and go up to the terrace to see the boats. It is a few steps from Praça 21 de Abril and São Joaquim Church.
Safety tips
Check the opening hours before going, especially on holidays.
Source: Portal de turismo de Garopaba e OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab).
