Urubici: Land of Vegetables
Urubici, Brazil is a municipality in Santa Catarina thriving primarily on agriculture and tourism. It was founded in 1915 as a town named “Sao Joaquim”. It is often dubbed as “land of vegetables” because of the quality of its local produce.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Urubici is during the months of May through August, for the best weather. Peak tourist season is usually during the months of January, February, and June. Tourists are least likely to visit in December. One of the main regional festivals in Santa Catarina is National Pine Nut Festival. Held for 10 days during Corpus Christi, it features the best of local cuisine - with pine nut as the staple ingredient; and performances by national artists.
What to Do & Area Attractions
An interesting site to visit nearby is Beto Carrero World in Penha, South America’s biggest theme park. Since 1991, it has been offering a fun, family experience for everyone. It houses various theme areas, such as the Animal World, Extreme Adventure, Fantasy Land, Germanic Village, Madagascar, Nations’ Avenue, Old West, and Pirates’ Island. It has a lot of extreme rides for the adrenaline junkies as well as activities that kids will enjoy. Tourists should also visit Serra do Rio do Rastro, a mountain range with a height of 4,790’ above sea level. It offers an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean from its peak, especially during clear days. You can also include the Urubici Rock Inscriptions and the Caves of Bugres in you itinerary. Various Urubici hotels offer complete amenities and luxurious comfort at reasonable rates. You can book your stay at the Pousada Recano Da Serra and the Serra Bela Hospedaria Rural.