Florianopolis, Brazil is described as paradise by the people who live here. It’s the place where Brazilains move to when they get tired of the violence and congestion in the big cities. Called Floripa for short, this island is one of the richest cities in Brazil and has 42 beaches (Inglesas, Praia Mole, Joaquina, Jurrere Internacional are just some of them). It’s a major tourist destination and has something to do for everybody: Kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, scuba diving, paragliding, ocean fishing, trekking, surfing and kite surfing. Also, The New York Times voted Florianopolis THE party destination for 2009.
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