prime destination: south brasil’s state of santa caterina

“Santa Caterina is among the smallest of Brasil’s 26 states. It’s 7.2 million residents enjoy Brasil’s highest household incomes. One newer city founded 1964 as Balneario Camboriu (‘where sea bass bath’) is filled with glistening skyscrapers is nicknamed ‘Brasil’s Dubai’. It’s noteworthy for it’s cleanliness and well organized neighborhoods. Tourist features abound with a recently updated 10 mi. beach facility with fitness pits, entertainment amphitheatres and evenly spaced beverage/dining kiosks. Across the street facing the beach (prime people watching!), there’s a line of restaurants serving varied cusine at full-range prices. The expansive beach (10 miles) is book-ended with an elevated cable car at one end & a 10-story ferris wheel adorns the other end of the beach. Wide manicured bike paths transverse along streets connecting city districts & neighborhoods. BC has only 145.800 permanent residents. That number explodes to 1+ million during summer months. Balneario Cambouriu is a must-see to experience modern Brasil’s signature sophistication & style.”
 
“Florianopolis (1726), Capital of Santa Catarina is a #1 vacation destination for Brasilians and many South Americans. Expect higher than normal prices in this paradise-like enclave. Annual World-Class Surf Championships & international conferences find that Floripa, as it’s known, are welcoming hosts with modern facilities & superior hospitality. The island + land-based city is home to 500,000 residents who enjoy Basil’s highest Quality of Life index. The island portion is composed of lush dramatic hills that cradle a large fresh-water lake mid-island. The land-side part of the city features awell-preserved colonial historic district & many boutique shopping, dining and entertainment options. The island lavishes in a hip-resort lifestyle. A bus shuttle service operates to provide access & limit traffic around this pristine gem of an island paradise.”
 

attractions: Florianopolis art museum - cambouriu’s zoo aquarium & science complex - itajai history museum

Palacio Cruz e souza state museum, Florianopolis

& Speedway music park, Nova esperanza