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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Parque Unipraias

Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CABLE CARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 90 2026
Parque Unipraias

Cable car line running from Barra Sul up to the Unipraias park and on to Laranjeiras beach. Riders see the Balneário Camboriú coastline and forest on the way, and find viewpoints, trails and rides at the top.

Highlights

  • Mata Atlântica station
  • Laranjeiras beach
  • Balneário Camboriú coastline

Good to know

  • Attractions cost extra, sold separately
  • Zip line closes when windy
  • Return trip queues heavy on long weekends

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