Things to do in Florianópolis
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Scuna Sul
Boat tours of the bay stop at some pretty 18th-century Portuguese forts.
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Praça XV de Novembro
The center of town is the inviting Praça XV de Novembro with its shady walks and 100-year-old fig tree. The Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina sits on one side of the square, while the Catedral Metropolitana sits grandly at the high end. The best-preserved colonial church in Florianópolis, Igreja de NS do Rosário, sits picturesquely atop the steps at Rua Trajano.
At the other end of the square, the busy promenade, Rua Felipe Schmidt, is fine for people-watching and window-shopping. Or continue down to the waterfront to the well-preserved Alfândega (customs house) and Mercado Municipal (municipal market).
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Outing Turismo
Outing Turismo caters primarily to gay and lesbian clients. Floripa is becoming Brazil's second gay capital. Its Pride celebration, Parada da Diversidade, has grown into one of Brazil's biggest, attracting 30,000 people in 2006. The city also hosts GLBT-centered 'Gay Pop' events during Carnaval. Gay and lesbian travelers from around the world descend on Florianópolis, which is safer and more affordable than Rio.
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Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina
The Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina was formerly the colonial governor’s palace. The building, boasting ornate parquetry floors and outrageous 19th-century ceilings, houses indigenous and colonial artifacts and hosts interesting temporary exhibitions.
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Catedral Metropolitana
Catedral Metropolitana sits grandly at the high end of the Praça XV de Novembro, covered by scaffolding at the time of research. The best-preserved colonial church, Igreja de NS do Rosário, sits picturesquely atop the steps at Rua Trajano.
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Avenida Beira Mar Norte
North of the center, Av Beira Mar Norte runs along the coast of the Baía Norte. The waterfront promenade attracts runners, bikers and walkers, enjoying the breeze off the bay and a sweeping view across to the mainland.
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Casa de Coimbra
Heavy wood doors open up to a cool, country casa, right in the heart of the city. The rustic interior, filled with folk art, is a perfect atmosphere to enjoy hearty, home-cooked Brazilian fare.
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O Padeira de Sevilha
‘The Breadmaker of Seville’ is considered one of the top 30 bakeries in all of Brazil, owing to its scrumptious artisanal loaves and tempting sweets served at a giant community table.
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Box 32
This historic bar and restaurant in the Mercado Municipal claims to be ‘the most democratic box in Brazil.’ Local celebrities come during happy hour for frothy beer and fresh seafood.
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Cachaçaria da Ilha
This sophisticated bar is famous for its cachaça (high-proof sugarcane alcohol), but also has a fine selection of draft beers. Live music makes it a popular happy-hour spot.
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Rua Felipe Schmidt
At the other end of the square, the busy promenade, Rua Felipe Schmidt, is fine for people-watching and window-shopping (there's also an active black market for cash dollars...)
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Macarronada Italiana
The vast dining room and terrace are often crowded with families, feasting on pasta, pizza, seafood and grilled meats. The Italian fare is delicious, and wine flows freely.
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Floripa by Bus
A double-decker, open-air bus takes passengers on day tours of the island. The office is 6km out of town, so call to reserve a seat and get picked up at the bus station.
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Concorde Club
Two dance floors pulse to a heavy bass, while swirling bodies lose themselves in the flashing lights. Three bars ensure that dancers do not get dehydrated.
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Casarão
Housed in an old colonial building, this breezy place has a huge per-kilo lunch buffet and an á la carte menu in the evenings. Live music nightly.
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Café Cultura
This modern café in a renovated neocolonial building has healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as wonderfully unhealthy desserts.
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Café das Artes
An artsy, upscale café in Beira-Mar Norte, this cozy option offers good coffee and baked goods as well as salads and sandwiches.
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Floribar
A cool bilevel lounge, where Floripa’s most beautiful people sip fancy cocktails and groove to house music.
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Vida Restaurante Natural
This all-vegetarian joint offers an appetizing buffet in a handsome, colonial-style home.
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Beiramar Shopping Food Court
For a cluster of cheap eats, head here, 2km north of the center.
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