Estado de Santa Catarina Travel Forum

My significant other lives in Florianópolis (I'm in the US) and I'm trying to plan a trip to see him.

I'm working on learning português brasileiro right now, and I know all the legal motions I have to go trough (getting a passport, etc).

I'm just wondering any additional information I should know before traveling there. Places to stay on a budget? What to expect? I've never traveled out of country, I'm quite nervous!!

Going to Santa Catarina Coast (Camboriu, Florianopolis and Porto Belo)on early april. Any idea about the wheather? Still sunny and any chance for beaches?

Thanks.

Does anyone know the exact date in November for this flower fair? What does the fair consist of? Any other details appreciated.

Thanks for your time and effort in answering this query.

Peter

pwlewis

I'm having a hard time finding websites where I can rent apartments in Florianopolis.

Can you please give me a list of all the websites you know where I can rent an apartment in Florianopolis? Ideally, we want to stay in either Juere International or Juere Traditional.

Thank you.

I am going to be in Floripa for the New Years and I am trying to figure out where to stay and where to party. I think that the North part of the island is where we want to stay and originally wanted to stay at Jurere Beach Village but it seemed a bit expensive. We are only be in town for 4 nights and most places require a 7 night stay. So dividing the $5000 US price tag by 4 just did not make sense for us. That said, everywhere else around there seems really expensive except this place named Pousada dos Golfinhos Hotel that looks decent (but quaint). Has anyone ever stayed at this place or can you possibly recommend another place to stay that doesnt require a week stay or is cheaper on the north island beaches?

Also can you please recommend places to party for New Years? Again, I know of trendy Taiko but seems overly expensive. El Divino appears to have a cool New Years party which is closer to our range (I think around $250 a ticket). I hear Praia Mole has a good party as well. Does anyone know anything about that? Thanks for your help!

Does anyone know of any direct flights from BA to Floripa? I found one on Aerolineas but it's only available on weekends. I need a direct flight on December 1st. Thank you

Has anyone stayed in Jurere for New Years? If so, any advice/suggestions on some nice hotels would be great. Also, which would be a better spot for New Years...Praia Mole or Jurere? Thanks

Thank you Cassiovieggore! Is the Praia Mole Eco Village a nice hotel? Are there any other nice hotels to pick from in that area? I should probably tell you we will be there for New Years. Thanks again!

So I've been hearing that both Lagoa da Concieco and Praia Mole are great places to stay. Is one better as far as beach and nightlife? Also, can you please suggest a nice hotel in that area? Thank you!

My two friends and I are living in Buenos Aires and we are trying to plan a trip to Florianopolis for this March. Since we are on a limited budget, we were hoping for some advice on options for getting there from BA as well as places that we should think about staying. Please let me know if you have any insight on this.

-Ted

Are there direct flight to Florianopolis from Buenos Aires?

I'm a bit confused between El Divino Club, Lounge, Beach Club and Restaurant. Are they all in the same location or are they all different establishments????

I'm wondering what is the most convenient way to reach
Balneario de Camboriu. Does anyone know if there is
any public transport, eg. bus services, from Floripa to
Camboriu? If yes, how long does it take? Or would flying
to Curitiba and then going to Camboriu be any easier?

Thanks,

Joe

Heading to the island early February with 3 friends from the UK and wasn't sure the best place to stay for beach and nightlife for about a week. Ideally would like to stay on the beach and be able to get to bars/clubs. Any ideas? Thank you if so

My wife and I (mid 50's) are traveling arriving in Sao Paulo in early November on our way to Uruguay. We would like to spend a few weeks looking at the south coast of Brazil. The outside of Santa C island looks nice as well as Garopaba. We travel on a shoestring (30 dollars a night) and like to stay in one place a week at a time.
Anyone have any suggestions.
Kit

My friends and i are travelling from Australia to Brazil at the end of the year. We have to get from Florianopolis to Porto Alegre between February 05-February 15 2008. I was wondering if bus is the best way to do this, how often do they run, what costs are involved and how long does it take?

Does anyone know of any golf courses in Florianopolis? If so, how are they?

What are the green fees, etc?

I get in at 2pm. I have a place in Jurere, what is there fun to do Wednesday night?? any ideas?

Our ship is docking in Itajai Dec. 5th & 6th and a group of us would like to visit Blumenau without the constraints of the ships tour and timetable. We're not having any luck finding a driver in Itajai but know that Blumenau is only about 30 miles away. Any way besides a taxi to get there and back? None of us speak Portuguese unfortunately so finding the right bus could be a challenge, hence the hope for a driver.

im moving here to study my portugese. i was wondering if anyone had any idea of where i could get an apart/hotel and what there is to do at night.

thanks,

Colin

Hi, I am looking for a surf store in Florianopolis that will let me buy a gift certificate (over the phone or online) for a friend to redeem at the store next week. Any suggestion? Thanks

does anyone know any cheap accomadation on mole beach, also, whatsa the surf like at the moment, cheers

Its Autumn right now in Florianopolis. Does anyone know how cold it will be? Any chance of packing my bikini?

My girlfriend and I are thinking about a trip to Florianopolis in June and July. How is the weather at this time? We want it warm enough to hit the beach every day. If the weather is good, any suggestions for a hotel or pousada? Thanks.

I'll stay only 4 days at Floripa, so I don't have much time to see everything... Wich are the places I must see? Best hotels, discos, bars, restaurants, shops... Thank's for help!

Hi guys,

I'm planning to move to Floripa in May, June the latest. I'll be there for I dunno how long, but I'm planning to stay for a period not shorter then 3 months.

I have already found an apartment in Joaquina and sounds like a nice deal to me, but I haven't finalized the contract yet. The point is that I'd like to know first, from someone living there or someone who knows very well the place, how's the area.

Basically I'm looking for beaches and nightlife (can't stay without clubbing /slash/ drinking too much). I know that Joaquina is a nice beach, but what about nightlife? Is it ok there or would I have to move every night to the Lagoa? Is it far by foot? Do I need a car/motorbike?

Pls feel free to suggest other areas if you feel they'd be more appropriated. I heard also about Barra de lagoa (which should be close) and Jurere.


Thanks,
Marco

I'm looking to buy a house in Florianopolis. My wife is Brazilian and we have funds already in Brazil. Can anyone tell me the difference between a house with "escritura de posse" and "escritura publica"? Which is preferable? What are the problems?
Many thanks
Paul

Does anyone know anything about this hotel or it's location? Is it a luxury hotel? Is it central to the main parts of Florianopolis? I am not familiar with the best area to stay while in Floripa and would really appreciate it if someone could tell me where the best and most happening areas are to stay and if they know anything about this hotel. We are in our early 30's. Thanks again for your help!

Does anyone know anything about this hotel or it's location? Is it a luxury hotel? Is it central to the main parts of Florianopolis? I am not familiar with the best area to stay while in Floripa and would really appreciate it if someone could tell me where the best and most happening areas are to stay and if they know anything about this hotel. We are in our early 30's. Thanks again for your help!

Hi - I am in need of a nice hotel or apartment for rent for my stay in Floripa during Carnival. We were just able to finalize our air schedule and now I see there is nothing left. Anyone know someone at a nice hotel or someone who rents our their home? There are 4 of us...two couples.

Any help would be greatly appreciated it. Thank you!