Florianopolis, Brazil
Florianopolis, the capital of the State of Santa Catarina, is located on the west coast of the Ilha de Santa Catarina and is linked to the mainland by the suspension Hercilio Luz Bridge. It is the hub of commerce and tourism for the area's many beaches and vacation spots.
Florianopolis Overview
"Floripa is 480 miles southwest of Rio de Janeiro. Over the last few years it has become one of the most visited destinations in Brazil, for visitors seeking superb beaches, beautiful scenery, interesting culture, and friendly people."
Florianopolis
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Florianopolis
"Situated on the island of Santa Catarina and serving at the state capital, Florianopolis is a major tourist destination not because of the town itself, but for the beautiful beaches and islands that surround it. Besides having 42 beaches, at the edges of the city there are mountains, mangroves, and sand dunes."
Florianopolis
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Florianópolis
"Florianópolis (also known as Floripa) is the capital city of Santa Catarina State in southern Brazil. It is comprised of one main island, the Island of Santa Catarina, one continental part and the surrounding small isles. Florianópolis is a popular destination for South American tourists, because of its location and white sand beaches." List of beaches and other attractions.
Florianópolis
"Santa Catarina, a pirate island colonised by Portuguese from the Azores, enjoys a magnificent natural setting, numerous beaches prized by swimmers and surfers alike, not to mention the vibrantly colourful city of Florianopolis."
Florianópolis
"The natural beauties of Florianópolis attract thousands of visitors every year. The Northern and Central regions of Florianópolis are the mostly sought after by tourists and offer a complete infrastructure of services, resorts, hotels and lodges." Photos of beaches and local attractions.
Guia Floripa
Portal, in Portuguese, of beaches, attractions, things to do and see, with photos and maps.
Hotels in Florianopolis
Listed by rating, with links to hotel details, rates, amenities, locations, and reservation information.
Photos of Florianópolis
Click on a thumbnail for larger images of beaches, city views, the suspension bridge and other local attractions.
Ponta dos Ganchos
Hotel and restaurant in a village, a Relais & Chateaux property.
Seven Days in Floripa
A week spent checking out the beaches and local attractions in Florianópolis with links to more information about the area.