| own | | | | there are also about 40 beaches, and each one has |
| Party on the island city of Florianopolis, Brazil, with | | | | its own personality. There are plenty of nightclubs, |
| travel advice from a Brazil travel expert at Brazil For | | | | lounges, and bars open into the early hours of the |
| Less. When most people think of Brazilian beaches | | | | morning at nearly every one of these locations. Some |
| and islands, they think of the famous sandy white | | | | of the most popular clubs are those in the El Divino |
| beaches of Rio de Janiero, or the quiet tropical islands | | | | chain. The El Divino Lounge is located in the city center, |
| all along the coastline. But Florianopolis, an island south | | | | while there is also one on the Jurerê Internacional |
| of São Paulo located just off the coast of São | | | | beach. |
| José, is a Brazilian island unlike any other. Connected | | | | Not only known for its great capirichi cocktails but also |
| by a huge suspension bridge, the island is not entirely | | | | for its great techno music, Florianopolis has several |
| cut off from the mainland. | | | | music clubs that can compete with the best. Besides |
| There are many skyscrapers in the downtown | | | | the Circuit, The Week International, a LGBT-friendly |
| business district, which are the offices of | | | | club, is another one of the best electronic music |
| Brazil’s Silicon Valley. After work, these | | | | establishements on the island, or anywhere else for |
| businesspeople flock to the many beachside nightclubs | | | | that matter. |
| and enjoy music, dancing, and drinks long into the night. | | | | In the winter, partyers move in from the beaches to |
| The surfing community, locals, and travelers join them | | | | the lagoon area, Lagoa da Conceição, located in |
| in a typical Brazilian night-long festival. | | | | the middle of the island. This lagoon is popular for |
| Those who want to join in on the fun should first find | | | | water sports like sailing and windsurfing, but also for its |
| out what social scene they fit in with the most. | | | | club scene. Confraria das Artes and Circuit — |
| Florianopolis is split into about 40 neighborhoods, and | | | | an electronic music club - are the most frequented. |