Itajaí
A coastal city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, at the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River, Itajaí holds the title of Brazil's national fishing capital, awarded in 2023, and is the country's leading hub for nautical tourism. Its port is among the largest in Brazil, and the city builds a significant share of the country's vessels, including ships for the Brazilian Navy. Itajaí is also a regular stop on The Ocean Race, the long-running international sailing regatta, with editions scheduled through at least 2031–32.
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- Population155,716
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
Itajaí: quick answers
Where is Itajaí?
Itajaí is in Brazil, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Florianópolis.
How do you get to Itajaí?
The nearest airport is Navegantes (NVT), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Itajaí?
The warmest month is February, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C62°F. The wettest month is January, with about 202 mm8.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Itajaí?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 15 restaurants, 3 cafés and 26 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Itajaí?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Blumenau, Brusque and Governador Celso Ramos.