Florianópolis Hidden Gems 💎
Florianópolis Hidden Gems 💎
Anna
Discover “Floripa”, the so-called ‘Ilha da magia’ (Magic Island) in the south of Brazil. 🇧🇷✨I called this place home during my study abroad year 🌎
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I’m Anna and I spent a year studying abroad in Florianopolis. It allowed me to really get to know the island 🏝️🩵
Make sure to also check out my ‘Vegan in Floripa’ Guide (work in progress) 🥰
Nature: Waterfalls & Best Beaches 🌊🏝️

Cachoeira do Poção
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Cachoeira da Solidão
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Naufragados Beach
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Praia da Barra da Lagoa
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Dunes of Joaquina
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Praia do Rio das Pacas
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Ponta das Campanhas
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Natural pools of Barra da Lagoa
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Praia do Moçambique
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Campeche
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Praia de Canajurê
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Nightlife: authentic Brazilian bars 🍸🍻

Centro Bugio
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THE meeting place in the Centro! In the weekends there’s samba on the street with everybody from young to old dancing and having fun
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Bugio Trindade | Bar
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Make sure not to miss the “Roda de choro” (live music) every Monday night!
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Container Bar Pantanal
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Dona Jovem Bar
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Must-see places 🗺️

Mirante Morro das Pedras
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May I present: the most scenic parking spot! There’s vendors offering amazing Caldo de Cana (sugar cane juice), açaí or grilled corn. Some days, you might even get lucky to spot some whales!
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Santo Antonio de Lisboa
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Make sure to stick around until sunset! Also, don’t miss out on the Atelier Santo de Casa 🎨
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Lagoa da Conceição
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Go for a stroll! There’s a couple of cute boutiques, bikini shops and cafes to check out during the day.
My favourite boutiques:
• Zarabumba
• Sol em Leão
• the street vendors and small shops along the Main Street R. Henrique Vera do Nascimento
•Saturday market at Praça da Lagoa
Cafes/Restaurants:
• Rufus Bar
• Ahimsa Vegan Burgers
• Quintal Lagoa
• Espaço Nutrir
• Messkla Cafeteria
Places:
• Ponta do Pitoco: green space to relax, meet friends and watch people slack lining! They usually offer to help you walk across it as well;)
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Trapiche Beira Mar Norte Avenue
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Trapiche da Costeira do Pirajubaé
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Ribeirão da Ilha
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Morro da Cruz
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UFSC
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Every Wednesday during lecture time there’s a market on the university place. You can buy local food, Second Hand clothes and artesian crafts.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anna
Slow, sustainable and low-cost travel 🫧🌻
Hi! I’m Anna, from rural Germany and fell in love with discovering mamma earth. I love getting to know new places & cultures authentically and am always on the hunt for picturesque sceneries and yummy vegan places 🌱🧡
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