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Best beaches
Florianopolis is the most popular beach resort in Brazil. There are more than forty magnificent beaches available to holidaymakers, some of which have long been a regular venue for international competitions in surfing and other water sports. The most visited and comfortable beaches lie on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, where the most popular beach hotels are located. Canavieiras Beach is still at the peak … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
If you are going shopping, please note that it is better to pay for goods with a card in Florianopolis. Cashless payments are available even in small tourist shops here. Of course, you can pay in cash but this is something like the national tradition of all Brazilian sellers to give less change to the buyer. You'll have to accept that. You can go for branded items from local firms and foreign manufacturers in … Open
Florianopolis for children - what to visit
Florianopolis is a good place for families with children. If you want your child to have the opportunity to meet his peers from other countries, you should look for hotels with their own playground or animation program. The opportunity to play football with local children will certainly interest many children. Local children love this game. They learn various feints with the ball almost from the moment they start … Open
Travel guide to Florianopolis
In Florianopolis, there are more than forty beaches, so the resort offers excellent conditions for water sports and entertainment. Daniela and Brava beaches are among the most crowded in Florianopolis. Not far from them, vacationers will find numerous hotels and entertainment centers. These beaches are particularly popular with young people who are usually fond of numerous clubs and bars nearby. Thanks to such a … Open
Traditions and mentality of Florianopolis
Citizens like to communicate. It's absolutely normal to say a few words to a stranger in the checkout line or while waiting for a movie show to start. You should remember that perfect English is not a guarantee of mutual understanding in Florianopolis. The locals speak Spanish. Only those people who are often in contact with tourists speak English. If you have dark brown hair, don't be surprised that the locals … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
You can find dishes borrowed from African, Injun, French, and Portuguese culinary traditions in Florianopolis. You can also find great Italian restaurants, Japanese sushi cafes, and even a few Burger joints in the city. If you want to eat cheap, then look for places with a smorgasbord. They are usually located not too close to the tourist area. If you want to visit an unusual place, go to the bar Do Oriente. It is … Open
