Santos (Sao Paulo) Cruises

Overview

Santos is a southern coastal city in the San Paulo state of Brazil. Since the first plantations of coffee that began during the 18th century, Santos has had a major role in the exportation of Brazilian coffee grains. To this day Brazil is still the biggest producer of the best coffee in the world.

Things to Do

Iconic Neighborhood

• Sao Paulo - A short drive from Santos is one of the most populated cities in the world. The city is energetic, full of unique architecture, art galleries and museums, and delicious Brazilian food.

Hotels

Hotel Novotel Santos
Address: Av. Ana Costa, 473 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11060-003, Brazil
Phone: +55 13 3878-9700
8 miles to cruise terminal

Hotel Sheraton
Address: R. Guaiaó, 70 - Aparecida, Santos - SP, 11035-260, Brazil
Phone: +55 13 3278-1400
6 miles to cruise terminal

Activities

• Brazil is known for surfing, perfect tans, and overall beach life. Visit the sandy beach that runs all along the shore of the city looking out to the Bay of Santos. There is also a couple of statues and small landmarks along the way, like the Praça das Bandeiras.
• Monte Serrat is a mountain peak that will give you a birds-eye view of Santos and the green hills that surround it. There are cable cars that take you all the way to the top.

Family Friendly

• Tour the Coffee Museum and learn the extensive history of the drink we all love and can’t lie without. Plus, take the perfect souvenir back home.
• Take a short boat ride to the former prison and fortress of Santos. It was turned into the Fortress Museum of Santos and now holds the amazing history plus the best views of the bay.
• Pele started his career in Santos FC, in the barrio of Vila Belmiro in Santos and is considered by many people the best player of all time. Learn his story in the Pele Museum located in northern Santos.

Sports

Catch a soccer game while visiting Brazil!

Soccer
Santos Futebol Clube
Estádio Urbano Caldeira: Rua Princesa Isabel, S/N, Vila Belmiro - Vila Belmiro, Santos - SP, 11075-501, Brazil

Driving Directions

Companhia Docas do Estado de Sao Paulo (CODESP)
Avenida Rodrigues Alves s/n
Santos, Sao Baulo 11015-900
Brazil

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