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- hpcjamLos Angeles, CA6 contributionsThe coffee museum was interesting and my wife and I were most impressed with the products they had to offer. We came away with with a variety of products.Written January 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mike FHilton, South Africa181 contributionsApparently these are the longest seafront botanic gardens in the world.
They are well laid out and you can meander along the paths and keep an eye on the beach at the same time.
There are lots of sculptures along the way and there is a surprising amount of bird life.
If you battle to walk the flat paths make this an easy perambulation.Written July 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David SPraia Grande, SP273 contributionsThis is an interesting trip by old tram around the old city of Santos with stops on the way for photos with the driver and guide offering information about a large range of historic buildingsWritten March 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK6,007 contributionsWe took the funicular railway to the top of Mount Serrat and went round the old Casino. Some fabulous views across the city on all sides. It is worth the effort to go to the second floor where the views are even better.Written December 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stewart SWinnipeg, Canada104 contributionsI thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Pele museum. It gave a great history of Pele's early life and I found it to be very enlightening.Written October 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RandyRossRidgetown, Canada11,739 contributionsAs I was walking along the beach, I spotted this little church and thought I'd take a look. I'm glad that I did. This is a beautiful little gem of a church.Written May 2, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dIE_wIth_mEmOrIEs_nOt_DrEAmsHong Kong, China1,684 contributionsIt's a beautiful beach running a long stretch and with many eateries/attractions on the way. Staying at Sheraton, the beach was 5 minutes walk and hence would love to come here for morning jog and evening walks. Their are many cabanas and beach chairs where one can relax and have food with fresh caipirinhas. Would love to go for a swim in the eveneings and have dinner nearby restaurants. Overall it's a very clean beach and lovely place to be.Written March 28, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kaitlin BarwickAustralia30 contributionsThe beach itself is good with small waves and lots of Brazillians sitting under umbrellas however there is a bit of rubbish on the beach. Howwever, a must see is the island near this beach that you walk out to in knee deep water. It is absolutely beautiful. You can look back onto the beaches of Santos with the buildings behind it and climb around the rocks. We even went jumping off the rocks with local Brazillians and everyday walked over to this island to see turtles that swam around the rocks in the same spot everyday. We spent hours just watching the turtles from the rocks and got in and swam with them. We brought goggles to watch them under the water however the water isnt clear enough to see them. the best option is to admire them from the rocks or jump and swim along side them to see them when they come up for a breath. Awesome place!Written January 24, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RHAHJNijmegen, The Netherlands1,979 contributionsCompared to other aquariums I saw in Europe and Brazil, this is one of the smallest. No fancy large aquariums where you walk in a tunnel through the fish, and no huge sharks. But there are quite large sharks and rays, and generally a nice variety of fish. I am not the best judge, but everything seemed well maintained, although I wondered why the big turtle was swimming in an empty tank without any plants. The sea lions department was just being cleaned, which was a pity. I understood that this was one of the first aquariums to use water fresh from the sea.Written February 28, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elsa PNorth East England, UK948 contributionsA surprising place. An oasis in the middle of high rise apartments. Trees and plants are wonderful however, the parrots and other birds and the animals (especially the fox who was quite clearly distressed) need rehoming somewhere with more space to allow them the freedom to fly or move around and have mates/friends. Missed a trick with no refreshments area too.
All in all an enjoyable hour or so though. Just a bit distressing to see animals in too small enclosures.Written February 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sonia HRhineland-Palatinate, Germany253 contributionsNot the biggest futbol fan, but we went there, as my new brother-in-law wanted to show us the team that has produced some of the biggest figures in soccer of Brazil.
We went to the conference room, the changing room and then got to sit in the standby bench.
The guide was very friendly and patient.
It has a big museum where you can see all the trophies the club has won, not only the male team, but the female team as well.Written March 13, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tiago BPocos de Caldas, MG12 contributionsNice place, the information and people´s assistance outside the Memorial is poor, I found that people was in a bad mood overall. However, when we entered the memorial we received first class attention. The Memorial brings several interesting facts and statistics worth reading. For those who are fans of foottbal this is a ust seen placeWritten December 2, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RandyRossRidgetown, Canada11,739 contributionsThis beach is reported to be 7 km. long and that seems about right. I certainly walked about 5 km. of it. This is a nice wide sand beach separated from the roadway by a wide grass park. There are frequent statues and monuments along this greenway, as well as places to eat,showers, foot-wash stations and benches.Written May 2, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KayMillsboro, DE24 contributionsIf you are walking the beaches of Santos the point at Jose Menino divides Praia do Gonzaga from Praia do Itararé,
At this point is the Monument 100 Years of Japanese Immigration by artist Tomie Ohtakere. Until you are right up to it you don't realize how immense this is. Although i saw some energetic people climbing on it, to me its mostly a place to walk to. If I hadn't walked there I wouldn't have seen the surfing museum, or the number of people surfing at this area - for me worth spending a bit of time observing a young family teaching the kids how to surf.Written February 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KayMillsboro, DE24 contributionsJust across from the beach, this is convenient place to spend a little time. The small garden has a few interesting sculptures and a pleasant diversion from the afternoon heat at the beach. The house itself is an art deco era gem.
The interior has two levels - one dedicated to temporary exhibits - some remarkable photography when i visited - and the other floor houses a permanent exhibition of works by Calixto, considered one of the major exponents of Brazilian painting from the beginning of the 20th century.
SO glad I took the time to check it out!Written February 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- The best day trips from Santos according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Private Santos and Guaruja Tour from São Paulo
- Beaches Tour: Santos, São Vicente and Guaruja from São Paulo
- Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach
- 7-Hour Shared Group Santos Tour : Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Sightseeing
- Santos Overview – The Best Sights: Half-Day Private Tour (Santos City Pick-up)
- The most popular things to do in Santos with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Basilica of St. Anthony Santos
- Jardins da Orla da Praia
- Calçadão da Orla de Santos
- Shrine of St. Anthony of Valongo
- Linha Turística de Bonde
Santos Attractions Information
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Local Time | Monday 10:06 AM |