Awasi Santa Catarina: A Story Shaped by the Sea

On the southern coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, Ponta dos Ganchos first welcomed guests in 2001. Surrounded by forest and overlooking the Atlantic, the retreat offered a sense of seclusion without losing its connection to the nearby community.
Over the years, guests returned, friendships formed, and a dedicated team helped shape the property’s identity. Some of those who welcomed its earliest visitors are still here today, carrying memories and traditions that have become part of the place itself.

In 2008, an organic garden began supplying the kitchen with fresh produce and flowers, strengthening the relationship between the property and its natural surroundings.
That commitment has continued to grow. More than 15,000 native tree seedlings have been planted across the peninsula, while less than eight percent of the land has been developed. That same respect for nature extends to the architecture of the villas, where reforested wood, green roofs, and thoughtful design allow each structure to blend into the coastal landscape.
Caring for the land is part of the property’s history, and an essential part of its future.

In 2025, Ponta dos Ganchos joined the Awasi collection, bringing more than two decades of history into a new chapter.
The peninsula already had a character all its own, shaped by its natural setting, local traditions, and the people who had cared for it since the beginning. Our vision was to honor that history while introducing the personalized exploration and attentive care that define Awasi.
Today, Awasi Santa Catarina brings these stories together. Guests experience the seclusion of a forested peninsula alongside the freedom of tailor-made excursions, with a dedicated guide and 4×4 vehicle to explore the region at their own pace.
A familiar place has entered a new chapter, with its original spirit very much intact.