The park was founded in 1991 by the Brazilian showman João Batista Sérgio Murad, better known as Beto Carrero.
The FireWhip roller coaster is an inverted-style coaster that reaches speeds of up to 80 km/h.
The park includes a dedicated area licensed by DreamWorks Animation, featuring characters from Shrek and Madagascar.
The zoo portion of the park is officially recognized as a breeding and conservation center for various endangered species.
The park is home to a full-scale replica of a medieval castle, which serves as the entrance and ticketing hub.
The Hot Wheels Epic Show features a custom-built track with high-speed vehicle maneuvers and pyrotechnics.
The park's Big Tower ride is one of the tallest drop towers in the world, standing at 100 meters.
The park spans a total area of approximately 14 square kilometers.
Beto Carrero World is the largest theme park in Latin America, located in Penha, Santa Catarina. The park is divided into several themed areas, including Avenida das Nações, Ilha dos Piratas, and Adventure Island. It features a zoo housing over 1,000 animals, alongside high-intensity roller coasters like FireWhip and Big Tower. The park operates a variety of daily live theatrical shows, including the famous Excalibur medieval tournament and the Hot Wheels Epic Show. It occupies a massive site near the Atlantic coast. The park integrates traditional amusement rides with wildlife conservation and professional stunt performances.
In front of the large, colorful castle entrance at the main plaza.
Download the park's official app to check showtimes and monitor current queue wait times throughout the day.
Prioritize visiting the most popular roller coasters immediately upon park opening to avoid long afternoon lines.
Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes as the park covers a very large geographical area.
Bring a reusable water bottle, as the park provides stations for refills to help you stay hydrated in the heat.
Avoid visiting during major Brazilian public holidays or school vacation months (January and July) unless you enjoy extreme crowds.
Park operating days vary; typically closed on specific weekdays during the low season. Check the calendar in advance for maintenance closures.
Casual, comfortable clothing and supportive footwear are essential. Smoking is restricted to designated areas only.
