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Florianopolis City Tour

Florianópolis 8 hours

Florianopolis is known in Brazil as the Island of Magic. Its breathtaking beaches are a paradise to surfers and beachgoers alike. It is thought by many as the best place to unwind and get in touch with your inner self. It holds a lot of history as well as some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. In addition to over 40 gorgeous beaches, Floripa, the city's nickname, has plenty of other attractions.

On the tour, you will see the historical centre where the little yellow and the charming metropolitan cathedral are located.

In the most important square of the city, we'll get acquainted with Praca Novembro XV (15th of November Square, named after the date on 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 to 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 Conceicao.

The neighbourhood houses not only a lagoon but also a few buildings dating back to when the city was colonized and settled.

We will visit the lagoon of Conceicao Belvedere, which has a beautiful and complete view of the lagoon and Morro das Sete Voltas, afterwards, we will pass Rendeiras avenue, arriving at Joaquina Beach, where various national and world surfing championships take place. Beautiful waves are great for practising the sport and it is a place admired by sports fans.

Leaving Joaquina, we will go to Barra da Lagoa, where we will have free time for lunch (not included) and soon after we continue towards the north of the island where located Jurerê beach, which is famous for owning the charming constructions of the island. Finally, tourists return to their hotels.

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