Projeto TAMAR Florianópolis
The display center of Brazil’s sea turtle conservation project, with tanks where you can observe several turtle species up close, great for families.
The TAMAR sea turtle conservation center beside the village of Barra da Lagoa breeds and rehabilitates several species of sea turtles. The exhibit area has observation tanks, ecology panels and a gift shop, with scheduled feeding talks. The Santa Catarina coast is an important foraging area for juvenile sea turtles, and the center also handles rescues. Admission is low, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. It can be combined with the fishing village of Barra da Lagoa and its natural pools.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Barra da Lagoa
- Barra da Lagoa Natural Pools
- Lagoa da Conceição
- Praia Mole
- Costa da Lagoa
- Joaquina Dunes
- Praia da Joaquina
- Morro da Cruz Viewpoint