Tubarao Attractions
Tubarão
32km/20mi west of Laguna is Tubarão (pop. 90,000), where the Jorge Lacerda thermal power station with its stocks of coal can be visited. Round the town are several thermal springs: the Guarda Springs (alkaline, 36°C/97°F; 11km/72mi), the Rio do Pouso Springs (15km/92mi) and the Gravataí Springs (23km/142mi).
32km/20mi west of Laguna is Tubarão (pop. 90,000), where the Jorge Lacerda thermal power station with its stocks of coal can be visited. Round the town are several thermal springs: the Guarda Springs (alkaline, 36°C/97°F; 11km/72mi), the Rio do Pouso Springs (15km/92mi) and the Gravataí Springs (23km/142mi).
Ararangua, Brazil
(Near Tubarao)
Araranguá
Some 95km/60mi south of Laguna and 5km/3mi from Tubarão is Araranguá, round which is one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in southern Brazil, with fine beaches, gigantic dunes and rock caves. The most popular beach is the Praia do Morro dos Conventos, 14km/8.7mi from the town center, near the mouth of the Rio Araranguá.
Some 95km/60mi south of Laguna and 5km/3mi from Tubarão is Araranguá, round which is one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in southern Brazil, with fine beaches, gigantic dunes and rock caves. The most popular beach is the Praia do Morro dos Conventos, 14km/8.7mi from the town center, near the mouth of the Rio Araranguá.
Criciuma, Brazil
(Near Tubarao)
Criciúma
64km/40mi south-west of Tubarão is Criciúma, with the only coal-mine in Brazil which runs conducted tours for visitors.
64km/40mi south-west of Tubarão is Criciúma, with the only coal-mine in Brazil which runs conducted tours for visitors.
