Title: Visit South Region: Best of South Region Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Region](https://expedia.ca/South-Region-Hotels.d6053542.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Region](https://expedia.ca/South-Region-Vacation-Rentals.d6053542.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to South Region](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Region.d6053542.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Region Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Region.d6053542.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Region Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Region.d6053542.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Region ## Travel Guide ![South Region which includes rainforest and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196171-South-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Joaquina Beach featuring a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77929-Joaquina-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art showing interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77981-Rio-Grande-Do-Sul-Museum-Of-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Alegre showing a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77786-Porto-Alegre-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santander Cultural Center featuring interior views and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77784-Porto-Alegre-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Region Where to stay Things to do #### Find miles of unspoiled coastline, surfing villages, majestic waterfalls and cities with a European flair in the southernmost corner of Brazil. Discover everything from renowned surfing beaches to a natural wonder of the world and vineyards in Brazil’s South Region. This is one of the country’s most developed regions, a wealthy area that witnessed colonization from Germans, Italians and other European migrants. The South Region is made up of three states: [Paraná](https://www.expedia.ca/Parana-State.d6052638.Destination-Travel-Guides), [Santa Catarina](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Catarina-State.d6052646.Destination-Travel-Guides) and Rio Grande do Sul. Each has its own character yet all feature commonalities such as breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant cities. Paraná is the region’s northernmost state and home to the internationally famous [Iguaçu Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Iguacu-Falls-Puerto-Iguazu.d6171509.Vacation-Attraction). [Foz do Iguaçu](https://www.expedia.ca/Foz-Do-Iguacu.d180997.Destination-Travel-Guides) is an ideal base for exploring this fascinating collection of 275 waterfalls, located in the wildlife-rich [Parque Nacional do Iguaçu](https://www.expedia.ca/Parque-Nacional-Do-Iguacu-Foz-Do-Iguacu.d6098540.Vacation-Attraction) on the Brazil-Argentina border. Toward the east is the state capital, [Curitiba](https://www.expedia.ca/Curitiba.d951.Destination-Travel-Guides), a modern city with wide boulevards and vast green spaces. It’s also a gateway to the millennia-old rock formations of Parque Estadual de Vila Velha and a fascinating train journey to colonial Morretes. Head south and explore the beaches and colonial towns of Santa Catarina. Santa Catarina Island has over 100 beaches that range from backpacker hangouts and secluded coves to surf spots and fishing communities. Visit the island’s tourist hub and 18th-century state capital, [Florianópolis](https://www.expedia.ca/Florianopolis.d6053360.Destination-Travel-Guides). Spend some time at German towns, such as Blumenau and Joinville, in Santa Catarina’s interior. In October, Blumenau hosts a 3-week-long Oktoberfest to rival any Brazilian carnival. Experience Brazilian snowfall in the mountains around São Joaquim. Where Brazil borders with Argentina and Uruguay, the flat pampas of Rio Grande do Sul showcase the nation’s gaucho and cattle-herding traditions. Go hiking in the canyons of Parque Nacional de Aparados da Serra. Join wine tours at the bodegas around Bento Gonçalves. Spend time in the riverside cities of [Porto Alegre](https://www.expedia.ca/Porto-Alegre.d2846.Destination-Travel-Guides) and Pelotas. Reach Brazil's South Region by flying to international airports in Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis and Porto Alegre. Get around via domestic flights, intercity buses and organized tours. With a temperate climate, including hot summers and winter snow in the mountains, the South Region is a year-round destination with four seasons. ### Where to stay in South Region ![Nicoletti Square showing a pond and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159270-Rio-Grande-Do-Sul-State.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gramado City Centre You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gramado City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Palace of Festivals or Gramado Central Avenue. [](https://expedia.ca/Gramado-Gramado-City-Centre.dx553248633981738103) ![Public Market showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77822-Public-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Florianópolis Centro 5/5(3 area reviews) Florianópolis Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosario Steps and Public Market. [](https://expedia.ca/Florianopolis-Florianopolis-Centro.dx6053362) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71f20d2f830585a4cfb92413169422a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canasvieiras Canasvieiras is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canasvieiras Beach and Canasvieiras Pier. [](https://expedia.ca/Florianopolis-Canasvieiras.dx6212738) ![Museum of Contemporary Art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/259000/259053-Museum-Of-Contemporary-Art-Campinas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Curitiba Centro 4/5(6 area reviews) You'll enjoy the museums and cafes in Curitiba Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at 24 Hours Street or Rua Quinze de Novembro. [](https://expedia.ca/Curitiba-Curitiba-Centro.dx6143656) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a2fd35ff82f585e1e5174727905e512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Praia do Rosa You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Praia do Rosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Rose Beach or Luz Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Imbituba-Praia-Do-Rosa.dx6212833) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/dca3a2f4bd452247abd8bdb2069d361c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jurere 5/5(2 area reviews) Unique features of Jurere include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Jurerê Open Shopping or Jurere Beach while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Florianopolis-Jurere.dx6212733) - South Region Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in South Region ![Buona Vitta Gramado Resort & Spa by Gramado Parks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73100000/73099400/73099394/776ee3f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buona Vitta Gramado Resort & Spa by Gramado Parks Estr. Profa. Elvira Apolo Benetti 150 Gramado RS CA $128 CA $145 total Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gramado. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Gramado ... 9/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews) Understaffed so it took a lot of time for any service. There were not sufficient table for everyone at Breakfast so we had to wait a long time. We left the hotel for 6 hours and our rooma were not clean even when we put the please clean room . Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=73099394&PinnedHotelID=73099394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053542) ![ibis Florianopolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904600/904574/0b4d7cba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Florianopolis Avenida Rio Branco 37 Florianópolis Santa Catarina Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $104 CA $106 total Dec 21 - Dec 22 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Top Market Floripa and Luz Square ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Staff Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=904574&PinnedHotelID=904574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053542) ![Hotel Lancaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/72500/72407/7816096f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Lancaster Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 91 Curitiba PR CA $54 CA $63 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Curitiba. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) Melhor custo benefício, além dos funcionários serem super atenciosos ! É minha casa em Curitiba, recomendo Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=72407&PinnedHotelID=72407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053542) [See all 10,551 properties in South Region](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=13%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6053542) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Helbor Stay Batel - Yogha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68790000/68782000/68781953/74d47798_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Helbor Stay Batel - Yogha Av. Silva Jardim 2424 Curitiba PR Stay at this apartment in Curitiba. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews) Yogha was an above average hotel with very nice rooms in a great area with many dining options. Its really good for the price and location. assume everything was really great except here were a few things that were a little dissapointing 1\. if you are staying longer there you will want new towels ... Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Curitiba-Hotels-Helbor-Stay-Batel-Yogha.h68781953.Hotel-Information) ![Linked Batel by Xtay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108610000/108605000/108604935/b99675a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Linked Batel by Xtay Rua Comendador Araújo, 542 Curitiba PR Stay at this apartment in Curitiba. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions 24 Hours Street and Shopping Estacao are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews) Habitación impecable, baño impecable, muy bueno poder manejarse independiente. Ubicación perfecta, presión del agua de la ducha buenísima. Cama super cómoda. Maravillosa experiencia. Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Curitiba-Hotels-Linked-Batel-By-Xtay.h108604935.Hotel-Information) ![AZZA Smart Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106543700/106543626/d79a2d88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AZZA Smart Stay Rua Irmão Calixto, 31 Florianópolis Santa Catarina Stay at this aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Joaquina Beach and Mole Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews) The place was very beautiful and clean, and the service was excellent. The only detail is that the location isn’t well signposted, so it was a bit difficult to find the name of the place. Other than that, it’s a very pleasant place to stay. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Bombinhas-Beach-Itajai.d6211926.Vacation-Attraction) ![24 Hours Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f16084a2f0afca00d56f519aebc04eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 24 Hours Street 2/5(1 review) You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit 24 Hours Street, a favorite shopping spot in Curitiba. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/24-Hours-Street-Curitiba.d6184517.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ingleses Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5ec0a7c6c6fc24fe059a4fafcc284dee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ingleses Beach 5/5(1 review) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ingleses Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Florianópolis. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Ingleses-Beach-Florianopolis.d6098092.Vacation-Attraction) ![Garopaba Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/bf669109ba755af89543bd7eb010ec50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Garopaba Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Garopaba Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Garopaba Centro. [](https://expedia.ca/Garopaba-Beach-Santa-Catarina-State.d553248621532464242.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jurere Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/04fcaf65363761a841bbe29d9402d4f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jurere Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jurere Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Jurere-Beach-Jurere.d6098530.Vacation-Attraction) ![Barra da Lagoa Beach featuring boating, landscape views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77800-Florianopolis.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barra da Lagoa Beach Experience hours of water-based pursuits, hike into the hills or simply relax on the sands of this picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Barra-Da-Lagoa-Beach-Florianopolis.d6236761.Vacation-Attraction) - Places of interest - [Praia do Campeche ](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Do-Campeche-Campeche.d553248621532464314.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jurere Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Jurere-Beach-Jurere.d6098530.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barra da Lagoa Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Barra-Da-Lagoa-Beach-Florianopolis.d6236761.Vacation-Attraction) - [Joaquina Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Joaquina-Beach-Lagoa-da-Conceicao.d6098114.Vacation-Attraction) - [Daniela Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Daniela-Beach-Florianopolis.d6243177.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santinho Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Santinho-Beach-Florianopolis.d6098093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mole Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Mole-Beach-Florianopolis.d6098096.Vacation-Attraction)