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Montevideo-Florianópolis with Pluna starting today :: D Airfare — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:00:54 +0000

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By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:21:14 +0000

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By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:02:14 +0000

Kenyon, see my reply to r harper of 11 December 2009. But being a group of three, I’d definitely rent a car. You don’t say where you’re from so it’s difficult to give you advice on license requirements.

By: Kenyon

Kenyon — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:52:53 +0000

I am going to visit Florianópolis in late April-May. I am going with two other guys. Should we rent a car or are scooters a good way to get around the island? I can find car rates but nothing on scooters. Are there any special license requirements?

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:24:46 +0000

Pavel, that national park is top of my wish list!

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:23:19 +0000

Rachel, oh dear, I'm afraid finding accommodation in a top beach destination right at the beginning of the high season is a tall order. You could start by scanning the accommodation listings I have published. As well as the one listed on this blog's post I've got one for Praia do Rosa. Have a look also at the Ibis hotel chain, you never know.

By: Pavel

Pavel — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:11:12 +0000

Wow…that national park looks stunning. I think thats definitely worth a visit. Thanks so much Tony, your country is amazing.

By: Rachael Woolston

Rachael Woolston — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:07:35 +0000

hi there
I’m travelling to Enchanted Mountain near Garopaba for a yoga course whic doesn’t start until 3rd Jan, leaving me in the unenviable position of trying to find last min accommodation (budget if poss) either in Florianopolis, Garopaba or Pria da Rosa – or in fact anywhere with availability!
Can you recommend anywhere I can try as so far I’m having no luck at all!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:03:01 +0000

Pavel, the coast of Florianópolis and the continent nearby are really beautiful but during the carnival it will be very crowded with huge traffic jams. I need to tell you this as getting from one place to another is quite simple during the low season, not so much during the holiday periods. In any case, one of the most beautiful beach resorts near Florianópolis is Bombas/Bombinhas (search for it on Google Maps and you will find its location). It is north of Florianópolis on the way to Balneário Camboriú. South of Florianópolis and also within reach is Praia do Rosa (south of Garopaba), another highly recommended beach spot.
Now, if you really wanted to go for something spectacular and really different, you could drive up to Cambará do Sul, your base for visiting the National Park of Aparados da Serra with two awesome canyons. But you would need to spend at least one night there (if not 2) to be able to cover a small portion of the park.
Search here for info: http://aparadosdaserra.net/
And at the bottom of this page for photos: http://www.guiaaparadosdaserra.com.br/16/fotos/
Hope I have given you some interesting ideas. All the best!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:54:49 +0000

Aikopora, you don’t mention the dates of your intented travel, which can make a huge difference. But I’d say on a tight budget you’d get away on R$80 a day.