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Santos

São Paulo, Brazil · South America

About Santos

Santos sits on the route: 10 minutes from São Vicente, 47km from Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos).

Santos is a city located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a population of 433,656, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Santos 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 Santos to your route.

About Santos

The Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista is a metropolitan area located on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil, with a population of 1.7 million. Its most populous city is Santos. As an administrative division (Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista), it was created on 30 July 1996. It consists of nine

Read more municipalities. The Baixada Santista is a major tourism region, especially for its numerous beaches. It also features the Port of Santos, the busiest container port in Latin America, and Cubatão, an industrial hub.

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What are the best things to do in Santos?

Santos offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santos located?

Santos is located in São Paulo, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -23.9608 latitude, -46.3336 longitude.

What is the population of Santos?

Santos has a population of approximately 433,656 people, making it a city in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
433,656
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
São Paulo
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-23.9608, -46.3336

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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South AmericaBrazilSão PauloCity

Worth the detour from Santos

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)

Home of the Brazilian Grand Prix, one of F1's most dramatic circuits set in São Paulo's urban landscape.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo

South America's most visited park designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with museums, a planetarium, and green space in the heart of the megacity.

53 km · about 60 min drive

restaurant

Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

A 1933 market hall with dozens of stained-glass panels of farming scenes overhead, famous for the towering mortadella sandwich and the pastel de bacalhau at its counter bars.

55 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo

São Paulo's oldest art museum housed in a stunning 19th-century building, with an outstanding collection of Brazilian art from the colonial era to modern day.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santos.

São Vicente

🇧🇷 Brazil

6 km awayPop. 329,911

Guarujá

🇧🇷 Brazil

9 km awayPop. 322,750

Praia Grande

🇧🇷 Brazil

9 km awayPop. 349,935

Cubatão

🇧🇷 Brazil

12 km awayPop. 112,476

Bertioga

🇧🇷 Brazil

23 km awayPop. 64,723

Rio Grande da Serra

🇧🇷 Brazil

25 km awayPop. 44,170

Ribeirão Pires

🇧🇷 Brazil

29 km awayPop. 115,559

Mongaguá

🇧🇷 Brazil

33 km awayPop. 57,648

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