Welcome to Centro & the Mainland
There are two faces to Florianópolis (Floripa). On the mainland, the industrial zone occupies the districts of Estreito and Coqueiros. Across the bay, the island holds the historic center (Centro) 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.
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Florianopolis Full Day City and Beaches Guided Tour
In addition to over 40 gorgeous beaches, “Floripa” – the city’s nickname – has plenty of other attractions. On this 8-hour tour, you will see the historical center where the little yellow and charming metropolitan cathedral is located. In the most important square of the city, we’ll get acquainted with Praça Novembro XV (15th of November Square, named after the date in which the republic was proclaimed) where the imposing Palace Cruz e Souza stands, which now houses the historical museum of Santa Catarina. The Palace is important in many ways as it's staged many important moments in Brazilian history throughout different points in time. It hosted both Brazilian emperors during their visits to the city and was stormed by revolutionaries during the federalist revolution in 1891. It seems this palace has seen its share of history. Named after the governor of Santa Catarina, another historical and visually striking location is the Ponte Hercilio Luz. It was the first bridge constructed to link the Island of Santa Catarina to the mainland. The bridge is now closed for traffic, and it is a national cultural heritage. But obviously, in a city like Floripa, the beaches and lagoons are still a must see. One of our other stops is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the city, the Lagoa da Conceição. The neighborhood houses there are located on a lagoon, and a few buildings dating back to when the city was colonized and settled. You will visit the lagoon of Conceição belvedere, which has a beautiful and complete view of the lagoon and Morro das Sete Voltas. Afterwards, you will pass the Rendeiras avenue, arriving at Joaquina Beach, where various national and world surfing championships take place. Beautiful waves are great for practicing the sport and it is a place admired by sports fans. Leaving Joaquina, you will go to Barra da Lagoa, where you will have free time for lunch (not included) and soon after you continue towards the north of the island. Finally, tourists return to their hotels.
Florianopolis to Blumenau City Full-Day Guided Tour
After hotels pick ups, the tour begins for shopping in Ilhota (intimate fashion and beach) where tourists stay for an average of 30 minutes, and then they head towards Blumenau, the Brazilian beer capital. As attractions of this tour, the Biergarten where the city started and where the Beer Museum is located, a place visited by the tourists (average duration of 30 minutes). In the surroundings are the Mausoleum Dr. Blumenau, Alameda das Palmeiras, Museum of the Colonial Family and Cemetery of the Cats. Soon after, a panoramic tour with a 15-minute stop is made for photos at the City Hall. After, a visit to the Vila Germanic Park, location of the Oktoberfest and major events in Blumenau. In this place there are shops selling souvenirs from the events and other Germanic themes, as well as bars and cafeteria. Tourists will have plenty of time to explore the village. During the tour there will be free time for purchases of knitwear, liquors and handicrafts. Lunch, not included, is suggested at the Ataliba Steakhouse.
Small-Group Northern and Downtown Florianopolis City Tour
Come at 10:00am, meet your guide as well as your group to begin your tour. We will start with a short drive to spend an hour in Jurere international, a suburb similar to Beverly Hills, complete with beautiful homes and beach clubs. Then we will continue to Santo Antonio de Lisboa, a colonial suburb with buildings from XVII century, handcrafted gifts shopping, and oyster farming at 11:30am. Afterwards, it will be time for a lunch break at 1:00pm downtown. During your break, feel free to take photos at Hercilio Luz Bridge. The tour will pick back up at 2:30pm when we will visit Mercado Publico, a cathedral, the XV of November Square, Museum Cruz e Souza and an old Custom House that is today a handcrafted market. At 3:30pm, enjoy street shopping among the locals purchasing anything from footwear to fish. At 4:00pm, you will begin the journey back to your original starting point for a 5:00pm arrival.
Trail of Lagoinha do Leste
Lagoinha do Leste is the most reserved beach of Florianópolis and it is accessible only by trails. This creates a challenge for those who want to know it. The beauty of the beach of Lagoinha do Leste is rare, and leaves any traveler fascinated by its white sand and green sea. The trail is closed, with much vegetation, but has very beautiful scenes. During the walk the sound of nature is constant, all provided by cicadas, birds, and the rumor of the waves. We will visit also the Lagoon, which gives the name to the beach that makes the tour worth the challenge.
Trail of Naufragados Beach from Florianópolis
We'll visit the Fort of Naufragados, Lighthouse and the view of the Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Araçatuba.It's a visually-pleasing gift to those who trek on the trail. Though it is a bit of a heavy hike on the way up, you will gets used to the incline, which will be worth it for spectacular views. The descent is carried out in the middle of the Atlantic forest in the original or in regeneration, and crosses several creeks, or the ruins of old mansions and mills. If you like trekking and history, come and join us on the tour to Naufragados.10:00am: Meeting at the Lagoa da Conceição11:00am: Begin the trail 11:40am: Visit to the Fort in the seventeenth Century. XVLL12:00pm: Visit to the Beach of Naufragados1:30pm: Stop for lunch 3:00pm: Visit to Ribeirão da ilha 4:00: Finish in Lagoa da Conceição
Tour to the South Beaches of Florianópolis
Your tour will start between 9:30am to 10am from a centrally located meeting point in Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis.Itinerary:At 10am we will meet in Lagoa da Conceição.At 10:30am we'll visit Campeche beach and we'll have the opportunity to overlook Campeche Island.At 10:45am, visit to the observatories of Morro das PedrasAt 11:00am, we'll visit Lagoa do PeriAt 11:20am, we'll stop at Saquino beach Our 11:30am stop will be a trail to the beachBy 12:30pm we'll be visiting the beach of the Solidao At 2:30pm visit to the beach of Pântano do Sul for lunchBy 3:30pm we'll be stoping in Armação beach and Matadeiro BeachOur day will finish at 4:30pm at Lagoa do Conceição