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Florianópolis
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Florianópolis

Magic Island of 42 beaches

🗓️ Best time: November–March💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Brazil
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About Florianópolis

Brazilians' favorite domestic getaway — an island with 42 beaches, world-class surfing at Praia Mole, the affluent Jurerê Internacional beach club scene, and dolphin sightings off the southern coast.

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⭐ Things to do in Florianópolis

Praia Mole surfLagoa da ConceiçãoJurerê Internacional beach clubsCosta da Lagoa hikeFortaleza de São JoséLagoinha do Leste hikePântano do Sul fishing villageRibeirão da Ilha oyster farms

🍽️ Where to eat in Florianópolis

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Café François
$$$
Café François
★ 4.5 (11) · French · Bakeries
 Outback Steakhouse
$$$
Outback Steakhouse
★ 4.5 (10) · Steakhouses · Burgers
 Nave Mãe Pizzaria
$$
Nave Mãe Pizzaria
★ 4.9 (9) · Pizza
 Ataliba Churrascaria
$$$
Ataliba Churrascaria
★ 4.3 (8) · Steakhouses
 O Barba Negra
$$$
O Barba Negra
★ 4.6 (8) · Seafood
 Papparella
$$$
Papparella
★ 4.6 (8) · Pizza
 Delícias Portuguesas
$$$
Delícias Portuguesas
★ 4.7 (7) · Portuguese · Modern European
 Madero
$$
Madero
★ 4.4 (7) · Burgers · Steakhouses
 Wamaki
$$$
Wamaki
★ 3.9 (7) · Japanese
 Jack and Jacks
$$
Jack and Jacks
★ 4.8 (6) · Cocktail Bars · Cafes
 Toca da Garoupa
$$$
Toca da Garoupa
★ 4.2 (6) · Seafood · Brazilian
 Restaurante Chão Batido
$$
Restaurante Chão Batido
★ 4.3 (6) · Restaurants

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a car (essential); Uber works.

💡 Local tip

Avoid Christmas/New Year — prices triple.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist zones are generally safe but petty crime common — never flash valuables.

🌙 Nightlife

P12; Café de la Musique; Lagoa bars.

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