Itajai: A Gateway to Brazil’s Bustling Trade Industry
Itajai is a Brazilian municipality in the Santa Catarina state lying at the mouth of a river. Despite being a highly commercialized town, Itajai maintains its rich Portuguese heritage through galleries, architecture and cuisines. It has a main port that serves as a key entry point for Brazilian traders. Its main airport is the MInistro Victor Konder Internationa Airport (NVT).
Best Time to Visit
Itajaí celebrates the Marejada festival every October or November. This event pays homage to the Lusitanian culture and has several folk and arts performances for more than two weeks. While this event lures local tourists from neighboring towns, it also coincides with Itajai’s storm season, which usually occurs between September and November. The town is prone to flood so consider strategically located Itajai BR hotels during your visit.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Itajai is close to several beaches including Atalaia, Morcego and Molhes. Another popular attraction is Parrot's Beak, a parrot-shaped rock measuring 6 meters in height. As a large portion of its population are German immigrants, Itajai’s districts bare some touches of the German culture through small shops and restaurants. If you are planning to stay for a day or more, consider booking a room at Grande Hotel Itajai. This hotel is close to the town’s gastronomic hub as well as several landmarks such as Atalaia Park and Sao Joao Church. Within the vicinity is Sandri Palace Hotel, which has an on-site restaurant specializing in French cuisine. Another place to consider is ibis Budget Navegantes Itajaí, a decent hotel with budget-friendly packages.