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Florianópolis
Brazil · FLN
Forty-two beaches on one Brazilian island.
About
Florianópolis is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It has a population of 537,211, according to the 2022 Brazilian census, the second-most populous city in the state, and the 39th in Brazil. The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,111,702, the 21st largest in the country. The city is known for having the country's third-highest Human Development Index score among all Brazilian cities (0.847).
Known for
- beaches · world class
- nature · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- affordability · good
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan83°F21d wet
- Feb83°F18d wet
- Mar82°F19d wet
- Apr78°F12d wet
- May73°F11d wet
- Jun70°F9d wet
- Jul69°F7d wet
- Aug69°F9d wet
- Sep72°F12d wet
- Oct74°F17d wet
- Nov77°F16d wet
- Dec81°F16d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Florianopolis Walking Tour - History, Art and GastronomyFrom $18 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kayaking Tour French Island Canasvieiras FlorianópolisFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kayaking in Red River Park by AdrenailhaFrom $70 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Florianopolis Bike Tour: Photography, History & Street FoodFrom $72 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The best Florianópolis Private Day TourFrom $175 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Experience San Andres Travel Colombia by Zimbros EcotourFrom $1,500 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), about 5.1 mi away.
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