Santos

Santos is a municipality in the São Paulo state of Brazil, in South America.

As well as taxis, transport options in Santos include the 'Hop on-off' mini buses which depart from Bandera’s Square and the historic street cars which run from Maua’s Square downtown.

The Coffee Stock Exchange now houses a Museum of Coffee where visitors can see the history of Coffee in Brazil.

Monte Serrat Hill in the centre of the city, affords 360 degree views from the top.

The longest beach front garden in the world is here, it's 5335m long.

The Church of Embare Gothic church was built in 1946.

The Orchid Garden and Zoobotanic gardens are 200m from the beach.

The first public aquarium in Brazil features hundreds of sea creatures found in Brazilian seas.

Visit the Benedicto Calixto Art Collecion. A beautiful mansion house with a permanent exhibition of paintings by Benedicto Calixto and an art library.

For football fans, visit Santos Futebol Club where Pele played most of his career.

Santos beaches are popular with both locals and visitors and a good place for a stroll.

The handicraft market is the place to buy souvenirs, paintings, earrings, clothes and sweets. It's located at the end of Avenida Conselheiro Nébias.

São Paulo itself is only 44 miles away.

'Feijoada' (stew of beans with beef and pork) is considered the country's national dish. Rice and beans is also an extremely popular dish.

Cruise ships dock at the Port of Santos. Facilities at the Concais passenger terminal include a telephone, internet and food court. It is less than a mile to the centre of town from here.

There are taxis available and tourist information at the pier. Cruise lines may provide additional shuttle buses.

The Dock Museum is located on the same street as the port.

There are future plans to build a new cruise terminal here.