Florianopolis city tour

With over 40 impressive beaches, “Floripa” – the city’s nickname – offers so much more. On this tour, you will see the historical centre, where the little yellow 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, which now houses the historical museum of Santa Catarina.

One other historical and visually striking location is the Ponte Hercilio Luz, the longest suspension bridge in Brazil., Named after the Governor of Santa Catarina who conceived the bridge to be the first connection between the island and the continent which unfortunately he never saw finished, as he passed away before the bridge was completed. 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 Conceição. The neighbourhood houses not only a lagoon but also a few constructions dating back to when the city was colonized and settled.

Nowadays the lagoon is used by locals and visitors alike for watersports, picnics, and for swimming. Its warm and calm waters are ideal for families to relax and keep an eye on the children. And we also drop by the trendy Jururé beach in the north of the island.