Best places to visit in Urubici

Urubici's Crown Jewels

Urubici, located in Santa Catarina's highlands, features some of the highest peaks in southern Brazil and dramatic geological formations. This collection highlights the 1,822-meter Morro da Igreja, the iconic Pedra Furada rock arch, and the deep sandstone cuts of Serra Corvo Branco. The region is defined by its vertical landscape, including the 100-meter Avencal Falls and ancient rock carvings dating back thousands of years. Cultural landmarks include the Gruta Nossa Senhora de Lurdes and the Gothic-style Igreja Nossa Senhora Mãe dos Homens.

Urubici's Crown Jewels — Map

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Cachoeira Rio dos Bugres

One of the highest waterfalls in the region, dropping approximately 220 meters down a sheer basalt cliff into a deep canyon.

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Serra Corvo Branco

A mountain pass featuring the largest manual rock cut in Brazil, reaching 90 meters deep, with sharp hairpin turns and views of the Atlantic Forest.

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Cachoeira do Avencal

A 100-meter waterfall accessible via two parks, featuring a glass-bottomed observation deck at the top and trails leading to the base.

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Morro da Igreja

Morro da Igreja is a peak situated in Urubici, a municipality of the Santa Catarina state, in southern Brazil.

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Morro da Igreja

Situated at 1,822 meters, this viewpoint offers a direct sightline to the Pedra Furada, a natural basalt arch, and the deep valleys of the Serra Geral.

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Morro do Corvo Branco

A prominent peak located near the historic mountain pass, offering panoramic views of the surrounding sandstone formations and the coastal plain.

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Rock

A set of sandstone rock formations atop a hill, accessible via a staircase, providing views of the Canoas River valley.

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Cascata Véu de Noiva

A 62-meter waterfall where the water flows down a sloped rock face. The site is located on private property with a restaurant and nearby trails.

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Inscrições Rupestres

An archaeological site featuring prehistoric rock carvings estimated to be at least 4,000 years old.

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Gruta Nossa Senhora de Lurdes

A natural cavern housing a religious shrine since 1944, featuring a 10-meter waterfall that drops over the entrance.

Juliana Mota Xavier / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Igreja Nossa Senhora Mãe dos Homens

A large Catholic church completed in 1973, notable for its Gothic-inspired architecture and its position in the center of Urubici.

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Mirante de Urubici

A roadside observation point on the SC-370 highway providing a panoramic view of the Urubici valley and the city center.

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