The Fish Market boasts a new structure for a service that has been a success since 1982, and if you're hungry, we recommend visiting Paru, a restaurant with dishes created by chef Dario Costa. Nearby is the Edgard Perdigão Bridge, with schooner rides across Santos Bay offering privileged views. The landscapes are unforgettable: fishing boats, ocean liners, cargo ships, and the rich environment blend with the backdrop of hundreds of buildings, historical landmarks, and the famous crooked buildings. Further on is the Fisherman's Deck, a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts and a place to observe the movement of ships at the entrance to the Santos Estuary. It is one of the city's landmarks and occasionally hosts competitions and musical performances. The Fishing Museum is also located in the area, which is also interesting for its building: an old 18th-century fort. Inside, you can see in detail the 23-meter-long skeleton of a whale, which catches the eye even of those walking along the shore. Nearby is the Santos Aquarium, our box office champion, which enchants everyone with its marine diversity and respect for nature. Continuing along the beachfront avenue, you'll spot a large white house. It's the Benedicto Calixto Art Gallery, with 70 works by one of Brazil's most important painters. At Posto 4 on the beach, you'll find Cine Arte, a space reserved for off-the-beaten-path films. In fact, Santos has the UNESCO Creative City seal in the cinema sector. Past Canal 1, we're near the Orchid Garden—what a delight! A large park in the middle of the city, with thousands of plants and dozens of animal species. The perfect place to relax and observe nature. And it's at Roberto Mário Santini Municipal Park that we conclude the main beauties of the shoreline. The site occupies the submarine outfall platform and extends 400 meters out to sea. It is a perfect space for enjoying the sunset and playing sports, with a playground, skate park, bike path, game tables, comic book library, bleachers, a viewing tower, common areas, jogging and walking tracks, and a bowling court.

Between channels 1 and 2 is the Santos Futebol Clube Memorial of Achievements. Discover what made it a team that once stopped a war, scored the most goals, and is recognized as a talent factory. Nearby is the Mausoleum of King Pelé, in the Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial, with walls covered with images of important moments in its history. The passage leads to the room with a synthetic grass carpet, where the legend's body rests. Heading towards the Northwest Zone, along Nova Cintra hill, is the Lagoa da Saudade, a resting and meeting place with a playground, kiosks, an interactive fountain, a barbecue area, and a pet area. The Chico Mendes Botanical Garden awaits you in the Northwest Zone, with a space for sports and contemplation, three lakes and hundreds of plant species.

Home to an incalculable wealth of architectural, cultural, and religious details dating back to Brazil's history and with connections to various parts of the world, the Historic Center of Santos offers a variety of attractions for tourists and locals of all ages. The experience begins at the Coffee Museum. The museum celebrates Brazil's main export in the late 19th century. It's a thrilling experience, from the beginning of coffee cultivation to its consolidation as a national symbol. With your tram tickets in hand, it's time to enjoy the tour that is Santos's signature tourist attraction, a journey through time through various historical and cultural sites. Trams from the 19th and 20th centuries, from various parts of the world, including Japan, travel through the region, with audio-guided tours in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and sign language. The home of the King of Football is the Pelé Museum. It's time to journey through the incredible career of Edson Arantes do Nascimento with documents, jerseys, cleats, balls, decorations, and trophies, as well as many items from the personal collection of the 'Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century.' How about a lunch break? On the ground floor of Valongo Station, you'll find Estação Bistrô. The venue focuses on youth development and offers a menu featuring the best of contemporary and international cuisine. Finishing our tour of Santos's original region, we'll take the cable car up the 147-meter slope of Monte Serrat, home to the old casino and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Monte Serrat, patron saint of Santos, built over 400 years ago. To top it all off, there's a staircase with 402 steps and 14 niches depicting scenes from the Stations of the Cross, and a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city!

One of the municipalities that make up the São Paulo Green Belt Biosphere Reserve, Santos is rich in natural beauty, represented by the Atlantic Forest, its mangroves, beaches, and crystal-clear rivers. It is home to part of the Serra do Mar State Park, notably the Cabuçu Farm with a trail and a 10-meter-high waterfall, and the Itabatatinga Farm, with an orchard, nursery, lake, playground, zip line, and an old mansion and slave quarters. Diana Island is a haven for fishermen, culture, and cuisine. The church celebrates a festival in devotion to Bom Jesus da Ilha Diana. Caruara boasts Portinho, a pier and dock on the Bertioga Canal, with gastronomy and crafts as its main attractions. The Laje de Santos Marine State Park is considered one of the best diving and underwater photography spots in the country due to the crystal-clear waters, which can reach 35 meters of visibility.

A tourist destination of undeniable value, Santos boasts a history that dates back to the founding of the ancient town in 1546. Surrounded by legends, stories of bravery and resilience, and above all, great faith, they are a living portrait of the devotion of the people of Santos, who, cosmopolitan, have coexisted in harmony with the diversity of peoples, customs, and beliefs since their origins. The Benedictine architectural complex, comprised of the Church of Our Lady of Desterro and the former Monastery of São Bento, is now the Museum of Sacred Art. The collection houses over 600 sacred and religious pieces, both erudite and popular, from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The collection includes the oldest image in Brazil by a known artist: that of Our Lady of the Conception, dated 1560, by João Gonçalo Fernandes.

The Feito em Santos and FeirArte fairs bring together artists and artisans who work with a variety of materials using techniques such as sewing, painting, marquetry, and more. In the Casa do Trem Bélico, an 18th-century building, the Casa do Artesão (Artisan's House) features exhibitions and sales of wood, ceramics, fabrics, and fibers, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists.

Santos is the national capital of cruises and takes on a special color and sound during the passenger ship seasons, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the country—and the world—for domestic and international trips. The Giusfredo Santini Passenger Terminal, known as Concais, is the largest and most modern of its kind in Latin America, capable of handling 42,000 passengers daily, comfortably and safely. Oh, and don't forget to proudly use #ObomdeSantos and #TurismoSantos when posting your images. We want to follow your journeys!