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Parque Municipal da Lagoa do Peri

A freshwater lagoon surrounded by protected Atlantic forest, ten minutes from the beach.

Where
Campeche
Time needed
Half day
Tickets
Free
Free entry
Yes
Freshwater lagoon and green Atlantic forest at Parque Municipal Lagoa do Peri Freshwater lagoon and green Atlantic forest at Parque Municipal Lagoa do Peri

What to expect at Parque Municipal da Lagoa do Peri

Lagoa do Peri is the largest freshwater lagoon on Ilha de Santa Catarina, 5 square kilometres of clean drinkable water surrounded by protected Atlantic rainforest since 1976. It sits just inland from Praia da Armacao on the south-east coast, and it's the only major freshwater swim on the island — a genuinely refreshing contrast to salty Atlantic beaches. It matters because it's proof that Florianopolis has actively protected a significant piece of its interior, and because it's a free family outing that isn’t the beach.

The park has three parts. The main entrance on SC-406 gives access to a shaded picnic area with tables under the trees and a wooden pier where you can swim. From there a 6-kilometre trail loops through the forest around the north half of the lagoon; a shorter 1.5-km trail leads to a small sitio (a preserved Azorean farmhouse) with a working sugar mill that grinds cane on weekends and sells R$8 glasses of fresh garapa. The lagoon itself is calm and warm — good for kids, no dangerous currents, no jellyfish. Kayak rental at the pier is R$40 for two hours.

Best on a weekday from October to April. Weekends bring Florianopolis families with cool boxes; if you go on a Sunday, arrive by 09:30 to park. The forest trail is easy, well-shaded and takes two hours at a slow pace. Skip on rainy days — the trails get muddy. Combine Peri with an afternoon at Praia da Armacao or Matadeiro, both 15 minutes away, for a freshwater-then-saltwater double day.

Plan your visit TicketsFree Free entryYes Time neededHalf day WhereCampeche Opening hours Daily 8:00-18:00 Closes at sunset in winter Trails last entry 16:00 Hotels near Parque Municipal da Lagoa do Peri

Questions about Parque Municipal da Lagoa do Peri

How much is Lagoa do Peri?

Free. Kayak rental R$40 for two hours; garapa R$8.

When is it free?

Every day the park is open.

How long should I stay?

Half a day covers a trail walk and a swim.

Any closed days?

Trails close on high fire-risk days in dry summers; the picnic area stays open.

Do I need to book?

No booking. Just show up.

How do I get there?

Bus 561 to Armacao then 15-minute walk north on SC-406; car parking at the main entrance.

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