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Florianopolis & Santa Catarina - Brazil |
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Description
The natural beauties
of Florianópolis attract thousands of visitors every year.
Especially in the summer, Brazilians and natives of other South
American countries – such as Argentineans, Uruguayans and Chileans –
seek the diversity of the Santa Catarina coastline. On the island,
side by side, the most varied types of beaches can be found – the
long ones, with large strips of sand; the small ones, embedded in
backwaters; those with strong waves; and the ones with calm waters,
resembling lagoons; urban beaches full of bathers; and deserted
beaches, with access by trail only. It is a paradise for surf,
windsurf, sailing and fishing enthusiasts.
The Northern and Central regions of Florianópolis are the most
sought after by tourists and offer a complete infrastructure of
services, resorts, hotels and lodges. Further south, some districts
also preserve their countryside village identity, and the heritage
left by their ancestors (who came from the Portuguese archipelago of
Açores during the 18th century) is noticeable in their manner of
speaking, in their handicraft activities, and typical feasts. On the
other side, the city has taken on a cosmopolitan air with the
arrival of Brazilians from other States and foreigners who chose to
live there. The island, which in the beginning of the colonization
period, was an important whale hunting centre, is today the
technological pole of the IT industry.
A State Capital of interest to tourism, Florianópolis is currently
inhabited by about 300 thousand people, a number that triples every
summer.
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Basic
information
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Climate
Located in the subtropical coastal region, the city offers a
pleasant climate, with most of the rainfall occurring during the
summer – from December to January. During this season, the mean
temperature is 25°C. In July, the coldest month, the mean is
16.4°C. Short summers (Indian summers) between May and August
are common – i.e. a succession of hot days after the first
cooler days occur in April.
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Events
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World Surf
Competition (WTC)
Florianópolis is the main location of the WTC, which classifies
50 competitors, among professionals and amateurs.
Divine’s Feast
Takes place 40 days after Easter, when a group of people takes
to the streets to participate in a kind of imperial procession.
There are band presentations and kiosks with typical local food.
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City
facts
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Florianópolis:
Capital of the state of Santa Catarina
Region: South
Population: 369,102 inhabitants
DDD: (48)
Distances
Brasília: 1,700 km
São Paulo: 700 km
Rio de Janeiro: 1,180 km
Porto Alegre: 460 km
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Accommodation / Restaurants
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Florianópolis has
over one hundred hotels, lodges, flats and chalets for rent,
which offer various levels of comfort. The resorts, seaside
lodges and small and charming accommodations are the most
popular. They are located mainly on the beaches at the northern
side of the Island. However, good options are available
throughout the region.
Seafood is the city’s specialty. The oysters, cultivated in the
south of the island can be consumed fresh out of the sea. The
shrimp is the favourite finger food, prepared and served in
different ways. Tainha (Mullet) – fished from May through June,
is prepared in “escalade” fashion: after being salted and dried,
it is grilled. Another feature of Florianópolis are the simple
and cosy restaurants, close to the beaches and maintained by
fishermen. The city also has more sophisticated restaurants,
which serve international dishes. Learn about more options from
the sites below:
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How to
get there
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By Plane:
The Hercílio Luz International Airport, 12 km from downtown,
receives domestic flights from the country’s capital cities and
also from Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina.
By Road: The Rita Maria Coach Station receives buses from
many capitals and cities in Brazil and Mercosur countries –
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile.
Main access highways:
- From the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro: BR-116/
BR-376/ BR-101
- From Curitiba: BR-376/ BR-101
- From Porto Alegre: BR-290/ BR-101
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Services
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Disk Turismo
[Tourism Service] – Tourist Information
Tel: +55 (48) 224-1516
Hercílio Luz International Airport
Tel: +55 (48) 331-4000
Rita Maria Coach Station
Tel: +55 (48) 212-3000
Telephone
Cellular phones and domestic interstate and international calls.
Broadband Internet.
Banks
Florianópolis has over 100 banks, in addition to
bureaus-de-change. Credit cards are welcome by the majority of
local businesses.
Car rental
Some of the major car rental companies in the country are
present in Florianópolis.
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