Introducing Florianópolis

There are two sides to Florianópolis. On the mainland, the industrial zone occupies the districts of Estreito and Coqueiros. Across the bay, the island holds the historic center and the chic district of Beira-Mar Norte. Two picturesque bridges link these halves. The old suspension bridge, the Ponte Hercílio Luz, is no longer open to traffic, but it still lights the night sky, acting as the defining feature of Floripa’s spectacular skyline.

Florianópolis is a convenient transportation hub, with all of the island’s 42 beaches within an hour’s drive. While in the center, travelers can explore the colonial, cobblestone streets that fan out from the recently renovated Praça XV de Novembro, or take a sunset stroll along the embankment in Beira-Mar Norte.