Florianópolis is the capital of the state of Santa Catarina. Most of the city is located on Santa Catarina Island. Three bridges connect it to the mainland. One of them, the Hercilio Luz Bridge, was built in 1925. It is the only one still preserved of the three bridges built with the same design.
Florianópolis has a warm, humid, subtropical climate. The seasons are distinct, with a well-defined summer and winter and typically mild weather in the fall and spring. Frost occasionally occurs in the winter. Relative humidity is about 80% throughout the year. In the first week of December, the expected temperature varies between 20 °C and 27 °C, mostly under clear skies. Bring your sunglasses.
The city is famous for its natural beauty and quality of life – the best among all Brazilian capitals. There are several beaches along the coast, from calm and warm waters in the west and north to surfing beaches in the east and south. There are also many other attractions to visit, such as the historic city center, the “freguesias”, neighborhoods with Portuguese colonial architecture and typical restaurants that serve the best seafood in the region, the Conceição lagoon and the colonial forts. The city’s inhabitants are also known for their hospitality. In 2013, the city was named the friendliest city in the world by CNN’s Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
But it’s not just Florianópolis’ natural beauty, delicious food and warm hospitality that attracts people to settle here. In 2023, Florianópolis ranked second overall in the Entrepreneurial Cities Index (ICE). This index considers seven determinants: regulatory environment, infrastructure, market, access to venture capital, innovation, human capital and innovation culture. In addition to ranking second overall, Florianópolis also ranked first in the innovation and human capital indices. This reflects the two main sectors that today contribute to the city’s GDP: the technology/innovation sector and the tourism sector.
Come and experience the many facets of Florianopolis. We are sure you will enjoy your visit.
For more information about Florianopolis, please visit:
https://www.viajemais.sc.gov.br/
How to get here
By Plane
Hercílio Luz International Airport operates domestic and international flights to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
By Bus
Rita Maria Bus Station is located near the historical center. Several bus companies operate over 500 routes to and from destinations in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, and Argentina.
Getting around
By Bus
The local tourist bus “Floripa by Bus” will take you around the island, stopping at the main attractions. There are also regular bus routes to all neighborhoods. The yellow Executive Buses provide a more comfortable ride.
Personal Vehicles or Rentals
A great way to move around the city and to visit nearby destinations is to rent a car. The majority of the beaches are reachable by car. If you can spare additional time, you may even visit the surrounding cities along the cost and on the highlands.
Taxis and Ridesharing Companies
Taxis and ridesharing companies, such as Uber, are easily available if you want to get around the city more comfortably.
