Title: Visit Sao Jose: Best of Sao Jose Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Sao Jose

## Travel Guide

![view of the seaside of Sao Jose in Brazil, blue sea during the day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085023/c906e7dd-f5fe-46a3-ab2c-0351a884bff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dam of São José do Rio Preto, interior of Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085023/6d168d30-b917-4d7f-98a2-c65e133db758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dam of São José do Rio Preto, interior of Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085023/65b639fd-3133-4d77-a18c-2eb9c41f5042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Igreja de São José de Ribamar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085023/18eac221-ac68-4cc4-bc23-e2b020ebc7fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is from my Daughter apartment on a raining day in Florianopolis 
#AboveitAll Photo Contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085023/c81c4f29-b6e3-49a3-805c-6c8a1cdcc239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Sao Jose

Things to do

- Sao Jose Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Sao Jose

![K-Platz Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68570000/68569500/68569482/16800409_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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K-Platz Hotel

R. Cruz e Souza, 25 Sao Jose SC

CA $121

CA $125 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Praia do Bom Abrigo and Shopping ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (527 reviews)

The hotel is modern, the bedrooms are a good size and the staff are friendly and welcoming

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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![Diaudi Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11901600/11901597/8e7d7341_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Diaudi Hotel

Av. Delamar da Silva, 262 Sao Jose SC

Stay at this hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)

Café fresco e bom

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Kennedy Slim Hotel

Av Presidente Kennedy, 423 Sao Jose Santa Catarina

Stay at this hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping Itaguaçu and Praia do Bom Abrigo are located ...

8/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)

Local bem aconchegante,limpo, boa localização, café da manhã muito bom. Recomendo.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Fuji By Xtay Florianópolis

R. Trajano, 199 Florianopolis SC

Stay at this apartment in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Palacio Cruz e Sousa and Historical ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)

Rooms were clean and well furnished. Staff works through an app you can download to communicate. No front desk. Views were fantastic. Very safe with security systems. 10/10 will book with Xtay every chance I get.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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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 UFSC Planetarium are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (165 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.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Atrium Studios by Xtay

R. Jair Hamms 38 Palhoça SC

Stay at this apartment in Palhoça. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Photos don’t do justice to xtay .It was a spotless building with luxury finishings and everything was automated .However if I had any questions I could contact them via chat and they would always respond kindly and fast .The room was gorgeous .Everything was thought of and it was very clean .Very ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Praia dos ingleses - Florianópolis - Brasil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098092/a49b9616-6459-4eb3-bf58-85332337a46b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ingleses Beach

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)

![International Jurere Beach, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098530/e323a08a-f62a-42bc-a47a-8d45f6775180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jurere Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jurere Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

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![Joaquina Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098114/bbe68dac-8b81-4c12-9ca5-5b9080da86e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Joaquina Beach

Go surfing on sand or at sea at a popular beach flanked by large dunes and known for its excellent waves.

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![Barra da Lagoa Beach featuring boating, landscape views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236761/cd324e0a-25d1-48c7-ba77-97d92baeb7c8.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.

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![Brava Beach facing the ocean, with strong waves, beyond the standard calm beaches of the North of the Island of Santa Catarina, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098109/9cb63b5a-e9b5-47f6-9d34-40f76a7d07b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Brava Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Brava Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Florianópolis. 

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![Daniela beach - Florianópolis - Santa Catarina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6243177/ac29cc17-783b-41f9-b3b0-4824f9b73830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Daniela Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Daniela Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area. 

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### Things to do

![Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2907685/a41cd9e0-cde1-4954-ae53-30ff167b6561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour

CA $51

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Train Station](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4397066/cd7dc0f5-4188-4f84-bb3d-fb0094d8a286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa

CA $42

per adult

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![Jumping of the Cubatão River.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2706216/84b03c5e-b605-4065-98f2-c7bcaec996dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis

CA $48

per adult

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![Balneário de Camboriú Full-Day City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/322682/80df9cb9-6567-446e-adba-a27c65f42eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Balneário Camboriú Full-Day City Tour

CA $51

per adult

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![Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4396602/65c56617-4da1-4e4b-9289-c27a68eace10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque

CA $45

per adult

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![Santo Antônio de Lisboa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4309680/6e0998c5-1784-4f20-a6dd-04ac3aff8db5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santo Antônio de Lisboa (with oyster and caipirinha tasting)

CA $28

per adult

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## Cities near Sao Jose

![Barra da Lagoa Beach featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236761/9b57796b-7875-4caa-88fa-4bcfd3336f4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Florianópolis

- Cities near Sao Jose
- Places of interest

[Florianópolis](https://expedia.ca/Florianopolis.dx6053360)[Biguacu](https://expedia.ca/Biguacu.dx3000408927)

- [Praia do Campeche ](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Do-Campeche-Campeche.d553248621532464314.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Jurere Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Jurere-Beach-Jurere.d6098530.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Joaquina Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Joaquina-Beach-Lagoa-da-Conceicao.d6098114.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Barra da Lagoa Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Barra-Da-Lagoa-Beach-Florianopolis.d6236761.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santinho Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Santinho-Beach-Florianopolis.d6098093.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mole Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Mole-Beach-Florianopolis.d6098096.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Daniela Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Daniela-Beach-Florianopolis.d6243177.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matadeiro Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Matadeiro-Beach-Florianopolis.d6242769.Vacation-Attraction)

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