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Canion Itaimbezinho
A canyon in Aparados da Serra with roughly 700 m vertical walls where two waterfalls drop straight off the rim into a forested floor. The Vertigo trail runs along the edge.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Santa Catarina, Brazil · South America
Praia Grande is worth a stop: 25 minutes from São João do Sul, 13km from Canion Itaimbezinho.
Praia Grande is a town located in Santa Catarina, Brazil. With a population of 8,270, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Praia Grande sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Praia Grande to your route.
Praia Grande is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Despite its name (which means Great Beach in Portuguese), the city is landlocked.
The nearby canyons, which include Serra Geral National Park and Aparados da Serra National Park, make it a destination for hot air ballooningRead more
activities. On 21 June 2025, a hot air balloon crashed in the town, killing 8 of the 21 people on board.
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Praia Grande is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -29.1967 latitude, -49.9503 longitude.
Praia Grande has a population of approximately 8,270 people, making it a town in Brazil.
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A canyon in Aparados da Serra with roughly 700 m vertical walls where two waterfalls drop straight off the rim into a forested floor. The Vertigo trail runs along the edge.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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