Magical Island
Florianópolis is the capital and second largest city of Santa Catarina state in the Southern region of Brazil. It is composed of one main island, the Island of Santa Catarina, a continental part and the surrounding small islands. Florianópolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. The seasons of the year are distinct, with a well-defined summer and winter, and a typical mild weather during autumn and spring. Frost occurs occasionally in the winter. Due to the proximity of the sea, the relative humidity is around 80%. In first week of August the expected temperature varies around 15°C (60 F) to 25°C (77 F). The city is famous for its natural beauties and life quality – the best among all the Brazilian capitals. It is not for nothing that the capital of Santa Catarina is known as the Island of Magic. There are several beaches spread throughout the island and the continental part. Find other attractions to visit, such as lagoons, the historical center, Azorean districts, Portuguese forts, and the city postcard: the Hercílio Luz Bridge. Another good reason to visit Florianópolis is its nice people. In 2013, the city was featured in CNN as the friendliest city in the world according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine. |
Tours in Florianópolis
NORTH TOUR
Praia dos Ingleses, Canasvieiras, Praia do Forte to visit the Fort of
São José da Ponta Grossa (construction of 1740) and Balneário de Jurere .
Departures: 14:00
Duration: 3hrs
Adult US $ 24.00
Children from 4 to years US $ 12.00
Minimum number of passengers: 10
Praia dos Ingleses, Canasvieiras, Praia do Forte to visit the Fort of
São José da Ponta Grossa (construction of 1740) and Balneário de Jurere .
Departures: 14:00
Duration: 3hrs
Adult US $ 24.00
Children from 4 to years US $ 12.00
Minimum number of passengers: 10
CITY TOUR CENTER AND EAST
CENTER - Mirador da Ponte Hercílio Luz, Largo da Alfândega, Catedral Metropolitana, 15 de Novembro Square, Cruz e Sousa Palace, Beira Mar Norte Avenue, Morro da Cruz and Governor's House.
EAST - Morro das Sete Voltas, Lookout East of the island, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina Beach, Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa.
Departures: 09:00 AM and 02:00 PM
Duration: 3hrs
Adult US $ 20.00
Children from 4 to 9 years US $ 10.00
Minimum number of passengers: 10
CENTER - Mirador da Ponte Hercílio Luz, Largo da Alfândega, Catedral Metropolitana, 15 de Novembro Square, Cruz e Sousa Palace, Beira Mar Norte Avenue, Morro da Cruz and Governor's House.
EAST - Morro das Sete Voltas, Lookout East of the island, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina Beach, Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa.
Departures: 09:00 AM and 02:00 PM
Duration: 3hrs
Adult US $ 20.00
Children from 4 to 9 years US $ 10.00
Minimum number of passengers: 10
Flights and Shuttle
Most international flights to Brazil arrive in São Paulo (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
International flights arriving at Guarulhos Airport - São Paulo - GRU
Abu Dhabi - Addis Ababa - Amsterdam - Atlanta - Bogota - Buenos Aires - Caracas - Chicago - Dallas - Detroit - Doha - Dubai - Frankfurt - Houston - Istanbul - Johannesburg - Lima - Lisbon - London - Los Angeles - Madrid - Mexico City - Miami - Montevideo - Munich - Orlando - Panama City - Punta Cana - Quito - Santiago - Toronto - Zurich
GRU-FLN – 50 min flight
GRU-FLN – 50 min flight
International flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro (Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport - GIG)
Buenos Aires - Frankfurt - Houston - Lisbon - London - Madrid - Miami - New York - Panamá City - Paris - Santiago
GIG-FLN – 1h30min flight
GIG-FLN – 1h30min flight
After landing on the Florianópolis International Airport, there will be a special shuttle service for the ICBIC18 participants. (Distance from Hercílio Luz International airport to Costão do Santinho Resort – 43 km) Please inform your flight number if you want to use the shuttle service.
Dates of shuttle service for the participants:
Arriving- July - 30 and 31
Departing – August - 5
Dates of shuttle service for the participants:
Arriving- July - 30 and 31
Departing – August - 5
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