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Municipality in South, Brazil
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São José is a city of 270,000 people (2022) in the Grande Florianópolis region of Santa Catarina. The city was mainly settled by Azoreans, and has been populated since the 18th century. This article also covers the neighboring city of Palhoça.
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Centro Historico
Igreja Matriz de São José
Founded in 1750, rebuilt in 1845, and remodelled many times.
Jardim Botânico de São José
160,000 m2 of Atlantic Forest. Free parking. Guided tours with biologists can be arranged Tu-Th by email.
Bairro do Kobrasol
Morro da Pedra Branca
A beach with restaurants.
A clean beach with a fishing village, beautiful views, and very good trails.
Refounded in 2025, the city's carnival lasts a week in lafpte February and early March. The city's samba school parades on the Passarela Nego Quirido, there are block parties, and a seniors' ball. It is celebrated as a safe and family-friendly event.
The newest shopping mall in the region, opened in 2012 with 8 movie screens and over 200 stores.
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Florianópolis · International · FLN
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