
Florianopolis Travel Guide
Brazil
Florianopolis is a large city in southern Brazil, with a population of 1,294,486. It lies on the Atlantic coast and extends across Santa Catarina Island and the mainland, giving it an urban setting with several nearby coastal areas.
Most air travellers arrive through Floripa Airport (FLN). Nearby seaside spots include Praia das Palmeiras, 5.2 kilometres away, Cacupé at 6.3 kilometres, Praia Comprida at 7.5 kilometres, and Joaquina at 10.2 kilometres. Mole Beach, Praia da Tapera and Sambaqui are also within 12 kilometres of the city.
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Weather in Florianopolis
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Pays in BRL
Plug type Type N & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 190
Dial code +55
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Brazil for various services, though often a service charge is already included. Check your bill carefully.
Best time to visit Florianopolis
Jan
28°23Feb
29°20Mar
29°16Apr
26°12May
24°10Jun
22°8Jul
20°8Aug
21°8Sep
23°13Oct
23°17Nov
25°14Dec
28°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Florianopolis
Praia das Palmeiras
5.2 km away
Cacupé
6.3 km away
Praia Comprida
7.5 km away
Joaquina
10.2 km away
Praia da Tapera
10.6 km away
Mole Beach
11.4 km away
Praia do Gravatá
11.5 km away
Sambaqui
11.7 km away
Things to do in Florianopolis
Estádio Orlando Scarpelli
stadium arena
3.9 km
MASC - Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina
art gallery
2.9 km
Palacio Cruz e Sousa
history museum
0.3 km
0.9 km
Forte de Santa Bárbara
history museum
0.6 km
Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina
history museum
0.3 km
Museu Victor Meirelles
museum
0.4 km
Centro Integrado de Cultura
cultural center
2.9 km
Getting there
Floripa Airport · 7.7 km
Frequently asked Questions
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