Things to Do in Chapeco

The main Catholic cathedral in the city centre. Its architecture mixes modernist lines with traditional stained glass. Quiet inside, good for a brief stop during a walk through the central plaza.

🕐 Daily 7am–7pm (mass usually at 7pm)

💡 Best light for photos is around 4pm when the sun hits the front facade. Don't miss the small mosaic panel of Saint Peter on the left side entrance.

Home stadium of Chapecoense football club, rebuilt after the 2016 air disaster. The outside is freely accessible and has a memorial wall with tiles from fans and teams worldwide.

🕐 Memorial: 24/7. Tours: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm by appointment only.

💡 The memorial is free any time. If you want to see the pitch and changing rooms, pay R$20 for a guided tour – book 24 hours ahead via the club office.

A small municipal museum housed in a former railway station. Exhibits cover local history, indigenous artefacts, and the 1998 nightclub fire that became a key part of the city's identity.

🕐 Tue–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 2pm–6pm

💡 The Portuguese-only labels can be dense, but staff are usually happy to explain key items if you ask. Allow 45 minutes tops.

A modern cultural centre with rotating exhibitions on regional agriculture, migration, and rural life. Good for understanding how Chapecó grew into the agribusiness hub it is today.

🕐 Tue–Fri 8am–noon, 1pm–5pm; Sat 8am–noon

💡 Check their Facebook page before visiting – some temporary exhibits require a small fee (around R$10), but the permanent collection is always free.

A large public park with walking paths, a lake, and playgrounds. Good for a relaxed afternoon, especially if you want to see local families out on weekends.

🕐 Daily 6am–10pm

💡 Go on a Sunday morning when there's often a free outdoor aerobics class by the lake. Arrive before 9am to find parking.