Itajai

Itajai

A major industrial port, Itaja serves the towns of the nearby Itaja Valley. Founded in the 18th century by Portuguese settlers, little of the city's colonial heritage remains besides a few private residences and scattered buildings downtown. Blumenau, an area settled by German immigrants in the 19th century, is just 30 miles away. Its charming ambiance is a little bit of Germany in the middle of Brazil. Beyond the city, some beaches stretch away in the distance, often with surfers riding the waves.

Attractions

There are few sites in Itajai of touristic interest. You may want to have a look inside the cathedral and then just stroll along the pedestrian street and observe the activities of the locality and its inhabitants. About a 10-15 minute drive away one can find Itajai’s beaches of Atalaia and Geremias, or still a bit further the Praia Cabecudas. Beaches do not offer any tourist facilities, but are popular with locals.

Shopping

A variety of shops line the downtown pedestrian street. Most of them, however, carry items of interest to the local population.

Food

As a busy port with freighters and tankers calling from around the world, Itajai offers a number of good but basic eateries. You can enjoy regional dishes as well as Italian fare or a Brazilian barbecue in a typical churrascaria. A bar and eatery, located just across from the pier entrance, is a popular attraction due to its seafaring clientele who have decorated the walls of the establishment over the years with interesting slogans and drawings.

Currency

The Brazilian currency is the Real(hay-ahl), and Reais(hay-ice) for the plural. The symbol for the Real is R$.

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