Florianópolis, Brazil: travel guide
Brazil's "Magic Island" — 42 beaches from surf-mecca Praia Mole to glamorous Jurerê Internacional. One of Brazil's safest and wealthiest cities, beloved by Argentine and Uruguayan tourists.
- Country
- Brazil
- Currency
- BRL
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Nearest airport
- FLN
Top places to visit in Florianópolis
Lagoa da Conceição
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 4 h
Florianópolis's most famous lagoon — windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding and bohemian café culture on the shore.
Jurerê Internacional
Beach · 4.5 rating · about 4 h
Brazil's most glamorous beach — pristine 6km of white sand with celebrity-frequented beach clubs. Known as the Saint-Tropez of Latin America.
Praia da Joaquina
Beach · 4.5 rating · about 3 h
Wild Atlantic-facing beach famous for sandboarding on enormous dunes. Brazilian surfing championships held here.
Things to do
- Kite Surfing at Lagoa da Conceição Adventure · 2 h · from 180 per person
- Whale Watching Tour from Florianópolis Nature · 3 h · from 150 per person
Where to stay in Florianópolis
- Lagoa da Conceição about BRL 380 per night
The most characterful base — lagoon, kite surfing, cafés and nightlife. 20 min from the best beaches. Suits adventurous, social travellers.
- Jurerê / Canasvieiras about BRL 480 per night
Family-friendly north coast resorts — calm waters, beach clubs (Jurerê Internacional) and more affordable than the south zone. Car recommended.
Hotels
- Costão do Santinho Resort 5-star · BRL 600 to BRL 2,200 per night
- Pousada da Vigia 3-star · BRL 260 to BRL 520 per night
Where to eat
- Box 32 Mercado Público brazilian, bar, seafood · about BRL 45 per person
- Ostradamus seafood, oysters · about BRL 80 per person
- Vito Restaurante italian-brazilian, seafood, contemporary · about BRL 90 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Car Rental Self main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Ride Hail main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.