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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The Ilha de Santa Catarina, aka Florianópolis, is known throughout Brazil for its miles and miles of gorgeous beaches, excellent seafood, and traditional Azorean fishing villages. Figuring out the names may be the only complicated part of a v... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Arriving By Plane -- TAM (tel. 048/4002-5700), Varig (tel. 048/4003-7000), and Gol (tel. 0300/115-2121) all fly to Florianópolis. There are daily flights to/from all major cities in Brazil; it's about a 2-hour flight from Rio de Janeiro an... Continue reading »

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    Fast facts

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Banks -- Banco do Brasil, Praça XV de Novembro 321 (tel. 048/3221-1677) is open Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm and has a 24-hour ATM. The HSBC is located on Rua Felipe Schmidt 376, Centro (tel. 048/3221-9000). Car Rental -- Rental charg... Continue reading »

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Florianopolis

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