Costão das Gaivotas - Praia do Santinho 
Florianópolis and SC
The best city in the country: this is Florianopolis.
Capital of the state of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis is popularly known as the “Magic Island”. A city that combines the comfort and buzz that are characteristic of developed urban centers while also offering opportunities for close contact with nature.
It is a modern city, with wide avenues, an international airport, universities and sophisticated trade. A traditional city; with architecture, cuisine and cultural and religious manifestations that are strongly influenced by its Portuguese founders and Azorean settlers.
An island with spectacular nature and a third of its territory under permanent preservation. There are over 100 beaches, of all types: from choppy seas with large waves to sheltered inlets, from clean white sands to lagoons and dunes. There are islands, mountains, swamps, marshes and hills covered with Atlantic Forest vegetation.
The combination of environmental and historic heritage preservation with high education and income levels, and a good urban and services infrastructure, makes Florianopolis the Brazilian capital with the highest human development index. Its fame goes beyond borders: according to Newsweek International, Florianópolis is one of the “World’s 10 hottest cities” or according to the NY Times the “Destination of the Year – South America 2009”.
Quality of life, development and hospitality: this is Santa Catarina.
Latin America’s largest country, Brazil has as one of its main characteristics the multifaceted culture. This is a reflection of its colonization by diverse nations and peoples. With plenty of natural beauty and biodiversity, the country has a little of everything. But you only get to know the best part once you arrive here: the Brazilian people.
Located in the south of Brazil, Santa Catarina is charming with its gentle and hospitable people made up of Azorean fishermen, Italian farmers and German industrialists, which make the State a fascinating land with wondrous and definitive contrasts. The state also holds a diversity of sceneries that dazzle visitors: its natural beauties of snowy mountains and canyons, tropical forests and some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil.
With a high-quality tourist infrastructure, a diversified industrial base and a modern and competitive agro-industry, Santa Catarina exports products to over 184 countries and is part of the group of states with the highest economic performance in the country.
With the highest HDI (Human Development Index) in Latin America, Santa Catarina is, without a doubt, one of the best Brazilian States to visit, invest in, and live in. Here life is good, nature is generous and the people are welcoming.
