Santa Catarina University of the West is a community hub as well as a place of higher learning. Let your mind wander back to your college days as you check out the campus.
If you're traveling on a strict budget, you'll be pleased to discover that this modern university doesn't have an entry fee. Wondering what else there is to see in or around Joacaba? Head to Frei Bruno Monument. It's not far from Santa Catarina University of the West and is also a hit with tourists.