Praia Grande, Santa Catarina
Praia Grande is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Despite its name, the city is landlocked.
The nearby canyons, which include Serra Geral National Park and Aparados da Serra National Park, make it a destination for hot air ballooning activities. On 21 June 2025, a hot air balloon crashed in the city, killing 8 of the 21 people on board.