Florianopolis Florianopolis is the capital of Santa Catarina State. Part of the city is located on an island, part on the mainland. The island half of the city is the best place for travelers. Great surfing, beautiful colonial buildings, old forts, baroque churches. See photos at www.ifloripa.com The beaches near Florianopolis are gorgeous and the nightlife is great. Imagine Bavaria by a tropical bay and you’ll have some idea. See photos at www.ifloripa.com/imap.htm Nearby at Camboriu are resorts and casinos. Florianopolis is 770 km southwest of Rio de Janeiro. The city is a must-seen! Note: the site www.ifloripa.com has just added a new forum where you can ask questions and communicate with other people interested in the Island of Florianopolis. The World Waveski Surfing Association held its World Championships there in Nov 2004. It was great. See www.worldwaveski.com for more information. Written by Pey Geldenhuys (SA Waveski President 2005)
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