Hotels in Santa Catarina, Brazil

Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with a subtropical climate-summers (December to March) average 80°F (27°C), perfect for surfing at Praia da Joaquina in Florianópolis, while winters (June to August) stay mild around 60°F (15°C), ideal for exploring the German-influenced towns like Blumenau during its Oktoberfest in October. It's famous for 500+ beaches, the dramatic Serra do Rio do Rastro mountain road, and Italian wine trails in the Urubici region. In summer, you can hike to waterfalls near São Joaquim; in winter, you'll find cheaper lodging and fewer crowds at the coast, plus the chance to see snow on the peaks-rare for Brazil.