Santos 3-Day Itinerary

The 6km-long beachfront garden strip lined with palm trees, fountains, and the famous Santos Football Club beach sand statues. Perfect for walking or cycling.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Rent a bike from the Itaú shared bike stations (first 15 minutes free with app). Start at Canal 3 for the best views of the port.

A green square along the beachfront with palms, benches, and views of the port. Climb the Monte Serrat hill nearby for a panoramic city view. The hill walk is free.

🕐 24 hours (square)

💡 Walk up Monte Serrat at sunset for the best light. Avoid the tourist tram—the stairs are good exercise and save you 10 reais.

Fish Maria · ££

Bar do Toninho 1 · ££

Santos' 6km-long beachfront promenade, lined with gardens, cycle paths, and sports courts. The famous 'garden by the sea' has over 500 palm trees and free outdoor gym equipment.

🕐 24/7

💡 Best time is early morning for a walk or jog — you'll beat the heat and crowds. Stop at the kiosk near Canal 3 for cheap coconut water.

The old colonial pillory and a small square with cobblestones, a stone cross, and plaques explaining Santos' founding. It's a quiet outdoor site with no entry fee.

🕐 24 hours (square)

💡 Combine with the nearby Catedral de Santos (free) which is open mornings. Look for the slave market plaque on the church wall.

A hill overlooking the port and downtown. Climb the 404 steps (or take the funicular for a small fee). The top has a small chapel and panoramic views of the city and sea.

🕐 Daily 7am-6pm

💡 If you walk up, go early morning when it's cooler. The funicular costs around R$8 return and runs every 20 minutes. Watch your belongings on the stairs.

A small but well-maintained aquarium on the seafront, featuring local marine life including sea turtles, sharks, and penguins. Outdoor tanks let you touch starfish and rays.

🕐 Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, closed Mon

💡 Free entry on Wednesdays. Go early to see feeding times — ask staff for the schedule.

Restaurante Estrela de Ouro

Maurício

A hill offering panoramic views of Santos and the port. You can hike up for free or take the historic funicular (cheap fee). At the top, there's a small chapel

💡 The funicular costs about R$5 each way — worth it for the view alone. Start before 10am to avoid midday heat.

A peaceful garden and orchid greenhouse with walking paths, a small lake, and birds. It's free to enter and rarely crowded on weekday mornings.

💡 Visit just after opening at 8am to see the orchids in bloom and the turtles active in the pond.

A modern museum dedicated to Pelé, set in a renovated mansion near the beach. Exhibits cover his career, with trophies, videos, and interactive displays.

💡 Free on Wednesdays — arrive early to avoid queues. Pick up the audio guide for extra context.

Site of the original 16th-century Jesuit college, now a small open plaza with a historic chapel and museum.

💡 The chapel is usually open during mass. Look for the plaques detailing Santos' founding.

Pizzaria Bella Roma

Forno de Ouro