Paddling near Itajaí, Santa Catarina

Itajaí sits on the coast of Santa Catarina at the mouth of the Rio Itajaí-Açu, placing paddlers within reach of a network of rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters. The region is active for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, with Marina Itajaí serving as a key access point. Santa Catarina's rivers also draw white-water kayakers looking for more technical runs inland.