Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just made the move to Floripa and am currently staying in Campeche. A note about Campeche (or at least Campeche Leste) is it is under the flight path so something to consider. While there are hills in the distance, I also find Campeche to be quite flat which I don’t love. Also a lot of the amenities are located on very loud, busy streets such as Pequeno Principal. Novo Campeche to the north seems to be a bit more upscale and luxurious. The cool thing about Campeche is not only does it have one of the best beaches, but it has immediate proximity to some of the other best beaches on the island such as Praia Joaquina/Mole/Galheta to the north and Armacao/Maduarado and lagoinha de leste to the south. If you only have time to visit one beach in Floripa… my vote is Praia Mole 100%! I enjoyed staying in Canasvieras in the north but I’ve found that that area basically gets conquered by tourists (and specifically Argentinians) in the summer time. Two really good hotel recommendations: 1. Hotel Boutique Quinta das Vedras - Lagoa de Conceicao 2. Solar beach hotel - canasvieras I’m available for anyone who has questions about Floripa!
Thanks! It's a great place to live, especially those neighborhoods on the video. We actually lived in Ingleses which was great (aside from the summer season)
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just made the move to Florida and am currently staying in Campeche. A note about Campeche (or at at least Campeche Leste) is it is under the flight path so something to consider. While there are hills in the distance, I also find Campeche to be quite flat which I don’t love. Also a lot of the amenities are located on very loud, busy streets such as Pequeno Principal. Novo Campeche to the north seems to be a bit more upscale and luxurious. The cool thing about Campeche is not only does it have one of the best beaches, but it has immediate proximity to some of the other best beaches on the island such as Praia Joaquina/Mole/Galheta to the north and Armacao/Maduarado and lagoinha de leste to the south I enjoyed staying in Canasvieras in the not the but I’ve found that that area basically gets conquered by tourists (and specifically Argentinians) in the summer time.
Hey Tucker, I had commented on this video but for some reason it disappeared . I would like to retire in Floripa and love all the input on the different cities you mentioned. I'm originally from Barbados but live in the USA and Florianopolis intrigues me greatly. My questions are - 1. How's the transportation without a car ? Is the food, vegetables and fruits affordable including dining out options. Is it the safest place in Brazil? I know that no place is perfect but hope it's not like Salvador or Rio. I'm seeking a beautiful, humble, loving and friendly lady and for this question I welcome feedback from both your lovely girl and yourself. Thanks
I have never used the public transportation but I have noticed, and heard, that it is very reliable here. I used UBER to get around before buying a car and it is extremely affordable and easy to find. In terms of costs for food it is more expensive then other areas of Brazil but still affordable compared to the US. You can eat at a nice restaurant for under $20. I have another video where I break down the costs here on the island. As for safety it is fantastic. My wife feels comfortable walking in our neighborhood at night or going pretty much anywhere on the island. The people are friendly and good natured from what I have experienced and I think it is probably one of, if not the most, livable city in Brazil.
Thank you Very much for your responses. This information will greatly help in conjunction with your other videos. I wish you continued success in your endeavors.
What good content about the island, brother! Very detailed and well-explained. I am a Campeche lover hahaha, the place is beautiful and it's structured in a way that you don't need to leave. You have everything there, bars, clubs, beaches, cafes, chill places, crowded places. Most importantly, it's one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods on the island, so it's moving to get better and better. Loved your video!
Thanks man, I appreciate that. I tried to take a little more time with the editing on this video. Trying to step up my game a little bit to create better, more watchable content
Man this has been the wettest week we have had all year. I know we are supposed to get a little break tomorrow and Tuesday but this is by far the most rain I have seen in a long time. I hope you are still enjoying the island
Tucker do you have any opinions about Sao Joao do Rio Vermelho? The real estate prices seem reasonable, and I like the videos that I have watched about the Red Park neighborhood. Also, are there any areas close to the beach in Florianopolis that are more flood prone or are experiencing more than average beach erosion?
Rio Vermelho was a place we were also looking at before moving here but honestly it is one of the worst neighborhoods (infrastructure wise) on the island. Some of the homes that we looked at were beautiful but there is only one road through the neighborhood and some of the streets are over a mile long and you have nothing along that mile stretch except for a long narrow road. However, Mocambique is an amazing beach and it is in that neighborhood and the nature surrounding it is pretty incredible. Lots of the island, especially the low lying areas flood during cyclone season and with heavy rains. Here in the north when we have a few days of rain we can't access other neighborhoods because of flooding in the streets. As for beach erosion I know in the south like Pantano do Sul that is more of a problem with some of the homes butting up to the water but I haven't heard of that on any other parts of the island.
@@fahlingfamily Thank you so much for your input. When watching TH-cam videos in the states it is hard to get a full perspective sometimes as to what the big picture is. My wife and I are going back to Joinville to see family for Christmas. We are planning to rent a car in January and travel to Blumenau and Florianópolis. I can't wait to check out the market in centro Florianópolis.
@@trentsmith9081 I'm happy to help.. I know I wish I would have done more research and known more before I moved here so feel free to reach out with any questions and I will answer the best I can
@@fahlingfamily you got some new video gear also, if I am not mistaken. Looks and sounds professional. My girlfriend is Brazilian and I am Dutch and in the future, we will definitely move to Brazil. Your videos are awesome, keep them coming. 👍👍
@@Mopederideh Thanks! I appreciate that. I just started using my microphone for the videos to make it a little more enjoyable. Glad you enjoy the channel. Where in Brazil do you guys plan on moving to?
Tucker, we made it to Brasil for Christmas and we are currently enjoying lunch with family at the O Capitão restaurant in Piçarras. We hope that you and your family are well and had a wonderful Feliz Natal and Feliz Ano Novo. I applied for my CPF on Friday. I am a little worried about how difficult it will be to return to Brasil after the new visa requirements go into affect. I still have 6 years before Ivone and I can retire to Piçarras or Navagantes.
That's awesome! I know I was wondering the same thing. I have my residency until 2030 but I don't know if they have changed certain requirements or made it more difficult after October.
My girlfriend is Brazilian. We just moved back to the states from Thailand and had our first child. Planning to stay a month in Brazil next year. Will hit a lot of these places up. I appreciate the videos. They are helpful. I’m nervous traveling with my son. He will be 1 1/2 by then. Is it safe?
Yes, I have been in Brazil for 2.5 years now and I can say that Floripa is definitely the safest of all the places by far. I have a one year old daughter and we would go on walks at night. I can't speak for every neighborhood on the island but in terms of the places in this video, I have been to them all multiple times and they are all safe.
Any good neighborhoods you know of that are fairly cheap and walkable to the beach and close to trails? Close to a gym like Smartfit? My wife is Brazilian so we don't need to be in an expat catering area. Thanks. Great videos.
Good and close to the beach that are also cheap are hard to find but Ingleses, where we lived, was the closest thing to all 3. It is fairly crowded because it is the most populated neighborhood on the island but in Ingleses Norte, outside of the busy season, it is extremely quiet. I would also look at Santinho and Acores.
Thanks for sharing! Me (brazilian) and my husband (american) have been thinking about moving to Floripa from the US and your videos have been great source of information. Ia there any chance we could connect on a call/group chat to talk about life in Florianópolis? If you know any groups created for that purpose as well, just let me know. I’ve been trying to find Facebook groups as well. Thank you so much!!!
Yes there are lots. There are certain neighborhoods that expats prefer and a few of them are on this video such as: Campeche, San Antonio De Lisboa, and Centro.
Best wishes , and thanks for the information .. is there any chance to get any contact information with you I actually need a lot of help am still fresh😂 and more information 😂
Thanks for sharing! Me (brazilian) and my husband (american) have been thinking about moving to Floripa from the US and your videos have been great source of information. Is there any chance we could connect on a call/group chat to talk about life in Florianópolis? If you know any groups created for that purpose as well, just let me know. I’ve been trying to find Facebook groups as well. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks, I love hearing that. I am happy to give you guys all the info I can but I have a limited time window. I could get on a call with you guys on a Sunday afternoon (Pacific Time) if that works, let me know.
Thanks a million for your positive feedback about my place... 🎉
Which place is yours?
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just made the move to Floripa and am currently staying in Campeche. A note about Campeche (or at least Campeche Leste) is it is under the flight path so something to consider. While there are hills in the distance, I also find Campeche to be quite flat which I don’t love. Also a lot of the amenities are located on very loud, busy streets such as Pequeno Principal.
Novo Campeche to the north seems to be a bit more upscale and luxurious.
The cool thing about Campeche is not only does it have one of the best beaches, but it has immediate proximity to some of the other best beaches on the island such as Praia Joaquina/Mole/Galheta to the north and Armacao/Maduarado and lagoinha de leste to the south.
If you only have time to visit one beach in Floripa… my vote is Praia Mole 100%!
I enjoyed staying in Canasvieras in the north but I’ve found that that area basically gets conquered by tourists (and specifically Argentinians) in the summer time.
Two really good hotel recommendations:
1. Hotel Boutique Quinta das Vedras - Lagoa de Conceicao
2. Solar beach hotel - canasvieras
I’m available for anyone who has questions about Floripa!
Just subscribed. I’m Brazilian and I’ve been living here in Minnesota for 27 years. I have plans to move down there in few years.
Thanks! It's a great place to live, especially those neighborhoods on the video. We actually lived in Ingleses which was great (aside from the summer season)
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just made the move to Florida and am currently staying in Campeche. A note about Campeche (or at at least Campeche Leste) is it is under the flight path so something to consider. While there are hills in the distance, I also find Campeche to be quite flat which I don’t love. Also a lot of the amenities are located on very loud, busy streets such as Pequeno Principal.
Novo Campeche to the north seems to be a bit more upscale and luxurious.
The cool thing about Campeche is not only does it have one of the best beaches, but it has immediate proximity to some of the other best beaches on the island such as Praia Joaquina/Mole/Galheta to the north and Armacao/Maduarado and lagoinha de leste to the south
I enjoyed staying in Canasvieras in the not the but I’ve found that that area basically gets conquered by tourists (and specifically Argentinians) in the summer time.
Yes, this seems to be a peaceful, great city. Maybe I can move there one day. Greetings from Germany.b
I live 9 years in lagoa ...best place in Brazil!!
Hey Tucker, I had commented on this video but for some reason it disappeared . I would like to retire in Floripa and love all the input on the different cities you mentioned. I'm originally from Barbados but live in the USA and Florianopolis intrigues me greatly.
My questions are - 1. How's the transportation without a car ? Is the food, vegetables and fruits affordable including dining out options. Is it the safest place in Brazil? I know that no place is perfect but hope it's not like Salvador or Rio. I'm seeking a beautiful,
humble, loving and friendly lady and for this question I welcome feedback from both your lovely girl and yourself. Thanks
I have never used the public transportation but I have noticed, and heard, that it is very reliable here. I used UBER to get around before buying a car and it is extremely affordable and easy to find.
In terms of costs for food it is more expensive then other areas of Brazil but still affordable compared to the US. You can eat at a nice restaurant for under $20. I have another video where I break down the costs here on the island.
As for safety it is fantastic. My wife feels comfortable walking in our neighborhood at night or going pretty much anywhere on the island. The people are friendly and good natured from what I have experienced and I think it is probably one of, if not the most, livable city in Brazil.
Thank you Very much for your responses. This information will greatly help in conjunction with your other videos. I wish you continued success in your endeavors.
I am happy to help. Feel free to ask any more questions you might have and good luck to you!
What good content about the island, brother! Very detailed and well-explained. I am a Campeche lover hahaha, the place is beautiful and it's structured in a way that you don't need to leave. You have everything there, bars, clubs, beaches, cafes, chill places, crowded places. Most importantly, it's one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods on the island, so it's moving to get better and better. Loved your video!
Thanks man, I appreciate that. I tried to take a little more time with the editing on this video. Trying to step up my game a little bit to create better, more watchable content
@@fahlingfamily it worked!! The video now it's way more interactive!
Visiting Floripa this Christmas, thank you for the recommendations!
Nice! Are you going to stay in any of these neighborhoods?
My daughter is getting married there in May. Thanks for the tips on where to stay.
That's awesome! Congratulations
Thanks for this!👏🏿 Love the sounds of the baby in the background; too adorable!!😍
Haha she wanted to make her contribution, thank you
We just got to Floripa 3 days ago. Very wet timing. Next week will hopefully be better.
Man this has been the wettest week we have had all year. I know we are supposed to get a little break tomorrow and Tuesday but this is by far the most rain I have seen in a long time. I hope you are still enjoying the island
Great video!!!
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful
Tucker do you have any opinions about Sao Joao do Rio Vermelho? The real estate prices seem reasonable, and I like the videos that I have watched about the Red Park neighborhood. Also, are there any areas close to the beach in Florianopolis that are more flood prone or are experiencing more than average beach erosion?
Rio Vermelho was a place we were also looking at before moving here but honestly it is one of the worst neighborhoods (infrastructure wise) on the island. Some of the homes that we looked at were beautiful but there is only one road through the neighborhood and some of the streets are over a mile long and you have nothing along that mile stretch except for a long narrow road. However, Mocambique is an amazing beach and it is in that neighborhood and the nature surrounding it is pretty incredible.
Lots of the island, especially the low lying areas flood during cyclone season and with heavy rains. Here in the north when we have a few days of rain we can't access other neighborhoods because of flooding in the streets.
As for beach erosion I know in the south like Pantano do Sul that is more of a problem with some of the homes butting up to the water but I haven't heard of that on any other parts of the island.
@@fahlingfamily Thank you so much for your input. When watching TH-cam videos in the states it is hard to get a full perspective sometimes as to what the big picture is. My wife and I are going back to Joinville to see family for Christmas. We are planning to rent a car in January and travel to Blumenau and Florianópolis. I can't wait to check out the market in centro Florianópolis.
@@trentsmith9081 I'm happy to help.. I know I wish I would have done more research and known more before I moved here so feel free to reach out with any questions and I will answer the best I can
Nice video!
Thanks! I worked hard on this one. I hope it was helpful
@@fahlingfamily you got some new video gear also, if I am not mistaken. Looks and sounds professional. My girlfriend is Brazilian and I am Dutch and in the future, we will definitely move to Brazil. Your videos are awesome, keep them coming. 👍👍
@@Mopederideh Thanks! I appreciate that. I just started using my microphone for the videos to make it a little more enjoyable. Glad you enjoy the channel. Where in Brazil do you guys plan on moving to?
Tucker, we made it to Brasil for Christmas and we are currently enjoying lunch with family at the O Capitão restaurant in Piçarras. We hope that you and your family are well and had a wonderful Feliz Natal and Feliz Ano Novo. I applied for my CPF on Friday. I am a little worried about how difficult it will be to return to Brasil after the new visa requirements go into affect. I still have 6 years before Ivone and I can retire to Piçarras or Navagantes.
That's awesome! I know I was wondering the same thing. I have my residency until 2030 but I don't know if they have changed certain requirements or made it more difficult after October.
My girlfriend is Brazilian. We just moved back to the states from Thailand and had our first child. Planning to stay a month in Brazil next year. Will hit a lot of these places up. I appreciate the videos. They are helpful. I’m nervous traveling with my son. He will be 1 1/2 by then. Is it safe?
Yes, I have been in Brazil for 2.5 years now and I can say that Floripa is definitely the safest of all the places by far. I have a one year old daughter and we would go on walks at night. I can't speak for every neighborhood on the island but in terms of the places in this video, I have been to them all multiple times and they are all safe.
Any good neighborhoods you know of that are fairly cheap and walkable to the beach and close to trails? Close to a gym like Smartfit? My wife is Brazilian so we don't need to be in an expat catering area. Thanks. Great videos.
Good and close to the beach that are also cheap are hard to find but Ingleses, where we lived, was the closest thing to all 3. It is fairly crowded because it is the most populated neighborhood on the island but in Ingleses Norte, outside of the busy season, it is extremely quiet. I would also look at Santinho and Acores.
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Thanks for sharing! Me (brazilian) and my husband (american) have been thinking about moving to Floripa from the US and your videos have been great source of information. Ia there any chance we could connect on a call/group chat to talk about life in Florianópolis? If you know any groups created for that purpose as well, just let me know. I’ve been trying to find Facebook groups as well. Thank you so much!!!
Are there many Expats there ? And do some locals speak
English , churches etc…
Yes there are lots. There are certain neighborhoods that expats prefer and a few of them are on this video such as: Campeche, San Antonio De Lisboa, and Centro.
And most locals do not speak English but there are many foreigners that do.
Do they have pharmacies? Because I have diabetes .
There is a pharmacy on every corner
Best wishes , and thanks for the information .. is there any chance to get any contact information with you I actually need a lot of help am still fresh😂 and more information 😂
yeah you can send me a message on my instagram @livinbrazil
Thanks for sharing! Me (brazilian) and my husband (american) have been thinking about moving to Floripa from the US and your videos have been great source of information. Is there any chance we could connect on a call/group chat to talk about life in Florianópolis? If you know any groups created for that purpose as well, just let me know. I’ve been trying to find Facebook groups as well. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks, I love hearing that. I am happy to give you guys all the info I can but I have a limited time window. I could get on a call with you guys on a Sunday afternoon (Pacific Time) if that works, let me know.