History
Praça 21 de Abril
The Historic Center square, once Praça da Matriz, surrounded by colorful houses, galleries and craft shops, next to São Joaquim Church.
From the Residencial: About 15.8 km by car
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Praça 21 de Abril is the heart of Garopaba's Historic Center. It used to be called Praça da Matriz: the community gathered around the old São Joaquim Mother Church, and nearby was the São Joaquim whaling station, where whale oil for lighting and building was processed. The current name recalls April 21, a national date linked to freedom.
Around it are colorful houses, cobbled streets, art galleries, craft shops and cultural spaces, and the Mullet Fishing Festival is held there.
Points of interest
- Galleries and crafts: colorful houses and shops around the square.
- Historic Center Viewpoint: next to the church.
- House of Culture and Tourist Center: a few steps away.
- Mullet Fishing Festival: held in the square.
Getting there
In the Historic Center, on Travessa Cônego César Rossi, next to São Joaquim Church, on foot from downtown and Garopaba Beach. Free access, wheelchair accessible.
Features
A tree-lined square with benches and a fishing canoe on the lawn, surrounded by old houses and stone streets.
Things to do
Stroll the stone streets, visit the galleries and craft shops, see the church and the mansion and, in winter, go to the Mullet Fishing Festival.
Safety tips
On festival days the square gets crowded: walk there, since parking in the Historic Center is limited.
Source: Portal de turismo de Garopaba e OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab).
