Itineraries
Florianópolis 2-day itinerary
A weekend with the Lagoa, the dunes and downtown with the bridge.
Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 6, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original
Two days call for focus. This itinerary stays in the East and downtown, the two regions closest to each other.
Day 1: the Lagoa and the dunes
- Morning: stop at the Morro da Lagoa lookout and head down to Lagoa da Conceição.
- Midday: beach time at Joaquina or Praia Mole.
- Late afternoon: sunset from the top of the dunes.
- Evening: dinner in the Centrinho of the Lagoa.
Day 2: downtown and the bridge
- Morning: Praça XV and the Cathedral and the Public Market.
- Afternoon: a seafood lunch and a walk along Beira-Mar Norte.
- Early evening: the Hercílio Luz Bridge as the lights come on.
Logistics
Base yourself at the Lagoa or downtown. See where to stay and getting around.
Keep reading
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