Haven't you been to Ilha do Campeche in Florianopolis? It's the most beautiful place in the island. Another information: the main urban beach in Balneário Camboriú is not clean. Laranjeiras is, but the main beach is not. I wouldn't advise swimming there. It might be safer than Rio and have some similarities but Rio is much more beautiful. I've been to both cities. No comparison. Besides, some of the best beaches in Brazil are in the Regiao dos Lagos in Rio, in places like Búzios and Arraial do Cabo. Btw, these places are in the state of Rio but relatively safe too, as safe as Camboriu.
Hey Adriana, yes, I show Ilha do Campeche in the video, but I forgot to mention it in the video :) I can't safely rate balneario camboriu with Rio, but they definitely had their similarities. But then again, most cities along the beach probably would have a similar feel. And thank you for sharing those other places. I hope to visit them one day :)
@@PremiumLeo Well, if you consider having a side walk, sea and some mountains around similarities then I agree. The thing is: Rio is much more than that, but most tourists think Rio is just Copacabana, Ipanema, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Rio has a lot of history, old and beautiful churches and buildings in general, things you can't find in Camboriu, which is a city relatively new compared to Rio and much smaller. Rio was the capital of the Portuguese Empire. Not to mention the cultural life. Does Rio also have more criminality? Of course it does. You cannot compare a 7 million ppl city with a city like Camboriu with a population of only about 150.000. Almost all Brazilian cities with that few number of ppl are relatvely safe.
@@TheAdrianaPolari Your description is spot on :) Ultimately though, I would still say floripa is much more fun and has more things to do than Rio (mainly because Rio is limited in things you can do safely). But yes, Rio is one of several epicenters of Brazilian and Portuguese history in Brazil. Floripa is simply a beautiful place to be without as much concern for safety :)
@@PremiumLeo The comparison we were discussing was between Camboriu and Rio. Floripa is better than Camboriu, IMO. But there are tons of hikings in nature you can do in Rio city as well. There's a tour called 'Wild Beaches' (Praias Selvagens) that takes you to more isolated beaches, not to mention the hikings in Tijuca Forest, which is considered the biggest forest in an urban area in the world, amazing parks, such as Jardim Botanico or Parque Lage. Also places full of history. Floripa is safer than Rio, but you have to consider that Rio is at least 12 times bigger than Floripa. Compared to Rio, Floripa is just like a little town in the countryside. Not to mention that Rio has the biggest and most beautiful Carnival in the world. I see no reason for comparisons. Each destination has its appeals. What you can find in Floripa perhaps you can't find in Rio and vice-versa. I've been to both places. I like both and I see no reason to exclude one in order to just enjoy the other. You need to be careful in Rio, but again, where else can you have the sights that only Rio has? Floripa is safer, but Rio is unique. There's no big city in the world with that geography. Furthermore, you travel 2 hours by car and you reach Arraial do Cabo and Búzios, which are paradise on earth and safe. Going South there's Angra dos Reis bay with those amazing islands. Rio is nice not only the capital, but also many places in Rio state, on the coast or in the mountains.
Thanks you! Finally a video with all the information I actually was looking for. Seriously, this is the most informative video on Floripa I've seen. And rn I feel like I've watched all of them, both in English and Portuguese. I hope this ends up going up in search results for those who are looking for info before possibly moving there.
Balneário Camboriú reminds me more of Gold Coast in Australia than Rio. Also, another reason to learn Portuguese is to better immerse yourself in the local culture. You definitely don't wanna miss on one of the warmest people on Earth.
@@Utygyihgfggc in Medellin (Poblado) you get offered cocaine, weed at literally every corner 🤦🏻♂️ it wasn’t even fun anymore. in Cartagena the street sellers are very pushy too. And the people, they are so different. In Brasil you get approached, become friends and make genuine connections so easy, not gonna happen in Colombia - there they try to avoid you or if they show interest in you, it mostly is with bad intentions. you’re their ATM 🤦🏻♂️ that was my general experience. I met super nice people in Colombia too, but they are rare and you don’t find them as easy as in Brasil!
@@Utygyihgfggc 😂same! i did go to Colombia directly from Brasil, thinking it will just as good, but oh man was wrong and very disapponted! what i don't understand though, why so many (mostly US Americans) talk so good about Colombia and keep going there...don't they know better?
Awesome video. As a Brazilian from south of Brazil and living in California? I’m sick and tired of getting inquires about Rio. Floripa offers EVERYTHING that we could ask for. I love my Floripa! Thank you for making such a truth statement of what Floripa really is!
Oh, another recommendations to visit in Santa Catarina: - Bombinhas beach. It is a protected peninsula with many beautiful and varied beaches. It is paradise, beaches for all tastes, good for scuba diving, there are also nice hikes. It is worth spending like one or two weeks there to explore. - Governador Celso Ramos, it is somewhat near Florianopolis, it has some amazing private airBnbs with access to the lagoon, super great. - Balneario Camboriú: well, it’s the “Dubai of Brazil” (dumb nickname), but it is a nice modern city with huge beachfront skyscrapers (the tallest in Brazil) and many attractions. There are also some nice beaches next to it. - Beto Carrero: if you wanna have some fun, this is a park next to Balneario Camboriu, it’s Brazil’s “Disneyland”. Smaller or course, you can visit and see most of it in one day. Super fun.
People need to know the south of Brazil, as a Brazillian myself I didn't know the south was so nice, safe and rich, I lived near Rio de Janeiro and always thought my country was awful, but now I live in SC and love it, I make videos about the south and try to convince people to come and live here ❤
I'm not sure about the rest of Santa Catarina, but Florianopolis definitely felt safe. But I can't confirm the safety levels late at night in the city itself.
@@PremiumLeo Florianópolis and Joinville are the most dangerous in the state because are the largest and with more immigrants, but as a Brazillian capital is the safest, most cities in SC has not seen a crime in a long time, I live in Brusque and here I have not heard about a death in a year, for a Brazillian city this is unbelievable, I lived in ES and there it's common about 10 deaths in a single day. You should get to Know Gramado in RS and the cities around it, they are amongst the most beautiful cities in the entire continent.
@@PremiumLeo No, Ouro Preto is an old Portuguese preserved city, Gramado is like a Brazillian Switzerland, it's a cold place among the mountains with Italians and Germans descendants, Europe style, but everything seems pretty new and it's the closest we have to a first world, very safe, beautiful and organized.
Nice Video.i moved here over a year ago from Manaus and its paradise compared to the criminality of the Amazonas,I'm an English guy still learning Portuguese which i agree with you is most important here.
nice Terry. Which area of the island did you end up calling home? I found campeche perfect for me, since it was semi-central, and had that muay thai gym almost across the street.
Hi Terry. Greets from the UK. Just wondering what the locals treat foreigners gringos. Is there opportunities to make friends or are we just seen as potential fraud and scam victims?
@@blakeronan Hi there I have found most of the locals here very friendly and inquisitive of our English culture, there are not many who speak English but they do appreciate if you have a go at Portuguese, admittedly it's kind of touristy during the summer where I am and we get quite an influx of Argentinians who are also friendly, as for scammers fraudsters etc its not so prevalent here as the crime rate is one of lowest in Brazil so its safe to go out at night.i certainly don't regret coming here it really is a beutiful island.
You will be fine :) But as always, be mindful, do your due diligence, and learn the language to understand what is going on. But floripa otherwise is relatively safe.
Great video with so many excellent suggestions. I went to Floripa last year for the first time and really liked it. I'll be returning next year and spend a month . The plan is to join a gym, maybe take some yoga classes and Portuguese lessons. This should provide a little structure to my time in Florianopolis. Blumenau is definitely on the list of side trips and maybe the other city you mentioned. Thank you so much!
Floripa is probably one of my favorites too. I went many times in my 20s and would spend entire summers there, and I always enjoyed it; Ilha da Magia. Barra da Lagoa was always my favorite personally. Maybe one day I’ll make it back there again.
Florianópolis is nice but I think you can have a similar experience while saving money on rent by living on the smaller towns of the coast of Santa Catarina. Bombinhas, for example, is a town situated in between Floripa and Balneario Camboriú and is a fantastic little town!
Excellent tour of Florianopolis and brings back memories from my time there in the late 70's, but it's developed a lot since and still lots of space around. I visited Caravieras beach at the time. I'm surprised the costs seem reasonable - I spend a lot of time visiting Mexico, but prices may be rising more in Mexico and, today, Brazil seems more economical.
Mexico has it's sweet spots. I think the equivalent of Floripa would be Puerto Escondido, and a range of other small costal towns in MX. But Floripa is on another level with its abundance of nature. No idea about the prices though, since 3-4% yearly inflation is standard across the globe.
problem with mexico is that there is such an abundance of tourists and digital nomads that the prices of any desireable place are through the roof. Most cool beach towns with cool infrastructure aren't cheap these days. Brazil has so many hidden gems.
Thank you for articulating all the landscape, culture, and physical activities. You did a great job! Most bloggers occupy the vids with senseless talk but you narrated then exhibited the visual beauty of this place. Now I can leave my comfort zone of Rio de Jenaero and adventure out. Again thank you, oh btw the Muat Thai gym you attended, what was the name and are they gringo friendly
@@PremiumLeo Indeed Belem shall be a very cool city, as far I know it’s very vibrant e people there are friendly, however I haven’t been there so I can’t say anything about the city itself. I wish you a great journey through Brazil, I love my country ❤️
@@michaelbarros744 my friend who stayed there for 2 months said it's not the most beautiful or interesting city, BUT he says the people there are very welcoming and open
@@PremiumLeo I'm looking to move to Mexico, but I really love Brazil, too, and have relatives there given my wife is Brazilian. Mexico is just closer to the USA so I can drive there.
I have Family in Balneario Camburiu but have never been there myself, (I'm from São Paulo), I always got the mental image of Camburiu as a sleepy beach town, maybe it used to be 20+ years ago, this Video is the first real look that I have had of the area. It's nice, I like it.
I think you lived like a king is Florianopolis. 875 US$ for a house for 1? A thousand dollars for groceries? 200 dollars per month on Uber??? This is insane! You can live reasonably well with 1000-1500 dollars budget in any place in Brazil.
Nice video mate, I'm native of the Island, surfer and lived in Campeche for a couple of year, love that place and the Island, lived in 4 countries including Australia and Portugal, just coming back to Australia 'coz I can make more money there and travel a lot more but if wasn't for that I'd never live Floripa, enjoy it, aloha!
my Brazilian boyfriend from Sao Paulo, and I stayed in Floripa last year for 4 months May to August. we loved it. stayed in three different locations on and near the island. staying now in Sao paulo we hope to go back soon.
Brigado amigo! I was in the miami the other day, and was asking for "water with gas", because I forgot the english name of 'soda water'. That's what happens when you live overseas for so long :)
Im american living in Medellin 8+yrs , my gf is Brasiliera we are strongly thinking of moving to Florianopolis or Balneario Camboriu instead of her native Sao Paolo. She have family in both places, for her its an easy move , for me I'm skeptical not knowing any portuguese. And if americans get problems from locals?
Man! This is the video I needed. I'm a digital nomad from Mexico that will live in florianopolis for one year starting in two months. One of my biggest interest is to learn & train Jiujitsu and Muaythai there. Thank you a lot! Fantastic video, congrats. By the way, how much did you pay for training in RFA? I've seen the place on social media but not asked yet. Do you recommend it? Some advice before train there? On the other side, what platforms did you used to rent a place? Or it was directly negosiated with locals?
It's super inexpensive, which is what I loved. It was about $30/mo from what I remember. Private lessons can be negotiated to $15/lesson. I usually did the privates, in between classes (so trying to fit in about 2.5-3 hours of training per session). For rent, airbnb, but I recommend you negotiate the price down as much as possible. Or ask in facebook groups also. I don't see any point in paying more than $800 USD/mo
hey! I'm digital nomad who's coming to Floripa for 6 months from October 10th. I'm looking for martial arts gyms aswell. If you want to meet me when I come and make new connection let me know your instagram!
@@aldozilli1293 I really hope they are good Russians. It's already bad with the Argentines trying to abduct Santa Catarina to their territory. Haha ha...😄
Without a doubt, Santa Catarina is the best state in Latin America without a doubt, it is home to several important companies at an international level such as WEG and BRF (owner of Sadia, Perdigão, etc.), in addition to being the center of startups in Brazil's technology surpassing São Paulo. It has very beautiful colonial cities with a high HDI, large theme parks, and well-organized and clean beaches, apart from the lifestyle in contact with nature. I've already researched almost a hundred cities and all the states of Latin American countries, and none of them have this kind of combination between having a great economic potential combined with a healthy lifestyle and in contact with nature.
@@PremiumLeo I doubt that the whole of Uriguay is better than the state of Santa Catarina. Sorry.. Everything you can imagine that is good or positive, Santa Catarina has it.
Im just curious, since Uruguay, I've heard, is the "switzerland" of south america. I might try living in Uruguay one day, but for now, Floripa was absolutely my fave :)
@@PremiumLeo I can't say for sure, but I've heard that crime has increased a lot in Uruguay in recent years (mainly in the capital). Something you don't see in Santa Catarina. But I need to confirm, because I don't want to be unfair.
Thank you for the video. I am planning a trip in September to Brazil with some friends. I’ll be breaking away from the group and heading to Florianopolis solo. It will be a short trip Saturday to Monday. Can you recommend a neighborhood to stay? Nightlife is not a big deal for me, but I do enjoy pubs and the ocean. Thanks!
@@donberry Campeche is great. See if your host can lend you a bicycle, because it's not the most walkable town, but it is beautiful. You 100% need to climb up the rocks at Morro Lampião goo.gl/maps/Pv5HL5uprD3nV3Pa9
It is a great place but IMO it has it's fair share of cons that make living difficult. 1) it is extremely spread out. Without traffic, it could take almost an hour to get from one point of the island to the other 2) during the peak season, the traffic is so bad, you are literally basically stuck in your own neighborhood constantly unless you wake up really really early and get your day started 3) it rains a LOT. Wow, it is one of the wettest climates I have ever seen. The weather in general is a bit of a drawback iMO, because the dry season occurs during their winter time, so in other words, when it is consistently dry it is consistently too cold to go to the beach. 5) IMO, the people in the south are a bit too european for my tastes; if I'm in Brazil I want something traditionally brazilian. A tad bit arrogant in the south. 4) Day trips outside of the island are a pain. The charter bus system in Brazil in general is ass, it takes like 4 and a half hours just to get to some places that are like 1.5 -2 hours away by car, because the bus will literally make 10 stops along the way, 5) a lot of guys go there for the women, but I feel like 90 precent of foreign dudes that will go there will get burned hard. There is very high competition, people aren't as tradtionally open and nice as other parts of Brazil, and the club scene is extremely posh and boujee. Most dudes might have to lower their standards quite a bit.
Those are some great thoughts. Lemme give my thoughts: 1) I agree, everything is spread out. But that allows for very particular living styles. Either city life, or beach life, or party town, or isolate yourself in one of the corners of the island. Just gotta choose which one you are going for. 2) Yea the traffic sucks, especially since most of the roads are single-lane. It will only get worse, unless they fix that. 3) The rain was based on the season. My first 2 months, it barely rained. My last month, it was cold and rainy. 4) I only did one trip outside of the city, to Balneariu and Blumenau. It definitely took some time. And yea, they stopped a lot. But Brazil is so huge and spread out, that taking a bus anywhere is going to take hours. 5) I didn't feel that most people were 'european', except for being a bit whiter than the north. Otherwise, the culture always felt brazilian. IMO, brazilian clubs are a bit more hipster, since the climate is hot, and everyone is always in flipflops, shorts, and whatnot.
@@PremiumLeo Yes, I did. I was there many years ago when it was a smaller and more liveable city. We stayed in a hotel on the continent side and I remember everyone was listening to She's Got Betty Davis Eyes. We drove down from Brasila, which is a three-day trip.
Do you believe that foreigners have a wrong view of most of Brazil? Because Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are extremely violent, people forget or don't even know that these parts of the South exist.
It usually takes a bit of mental energy and effort to investigate other regions within a country. But I would say the general stereotypes about countries still hold when taking into account the entire country. Thus brazil is still dangerous, and people need to be mindful at all times, regardless of how amazing floripa is :)
Wouldn't you say that you can have an excellent life in São Paulo if you had the money/salary and lived in a good place? Admitted, there is no beach but not everybody cares for that. I think São Paulo is unjustly put in the same category as Rio. It's beauty is in its vibe, not its view.
I use to say Florianopolis is a mix of California and Hawaii, obviously with many differences, but it is a huge beach island with a healthy, sports oriented young community. But, without that much homelessness, addiction to heavy drugs and crime like we see in L.A for example. Crime exists all throughout Brazil, but you can feel safe in general, specially if you take certain precautions and is “street smart”. Sure, many wouldn’t call that “feeling safe” if you are not completely careless, but well it’s how things are here at least. I live down south in Rio Grande do Sul, we love to travel to Santa Catarina and visit it’s beaches. People joke that moving to Florianópolis is the dream of every “Gaucho” and it sure it is mine too 😅. If you’re coming to Rio Grande do Sul for tourism, go to Gramado and Canela, one of the top mountain tourism spots in Brazil. It’s like Disneyland for tourists, it is an expensive trip if you’re not careful though. For a more nature oriented and cheaper experience, our Canyons are great and there are trails to walk through the canyons that are super nice to do as well, recommend it.
Leo ! You are one of very few uploaders who actually respond to comments you receive .! Even the one or two negative ones who you are far too polite with. It probably IS a pain in the a** to respond to some of the questions which are so.basic that anyone who needs that level of advice should probably stay at home !! I'm surprised some of them don't ask you to book them into a Hotel and fix them up with a date before they arrive. ! .😂😂
Now you are firing me up to continue training in Salvador, Bahia. It's gonna be my 1st trip ever to Brazil with a long flight from Bahrain at the end of this year. Keep it up with your training. Muay Thai Forever 🙂
I am German and live in Paraguay. There are many advantages to residing in Paraguay instead of Brazil. We spend the hot summers in Florianópolis to escape the heat in Paraguay during this time. 2 months every year. A wonderful place and wonderful beaches. If you like it less touristy and quieter at this time of year, I can recommend Matinhos further north.
Paraguay gets too hot, I feel like south Brazil has a milder climate, as well as coast, more diverse cities, etc. I see many Paraguayan tourists in Bombinha
Hi, would you recommend Rio, Florianopolis or somewhere else for the months of May - June as a digital nomad who likes to keep busy, stay active, but most importantly doesn't want to be stuck in a dead beach town? I once booked a villa in a beach town in Montenegro in the offseason and it sucked because all the shops were closed and I had to eat cevapi for a month straight. Thanks!
You can either do Florianopolis city, or Rio city. Why not do both, 1.5 months each, and see how you feel about them. I have a video about Rio on this channel also.
I was deciding where to do my digital nomading in Brazil, and this video has totally sold Floripa for me, cheers for the insights! I had a question though, what are the best Muay Thai gyms in Florianopolis for English speakers? My Portuguese is only so-so, so English instruction is better!
Hey brotha! Floripa is awesome, seriously. I would recommend staying near "Rangel Farias muay thai" gym in Campeche. That's the one I went to. But you can also find one within the city
The South of Brazil is more "European" and the climate is subtropical. So, Europeans and descendants in other countries can feel more "at home". For the ones who want to experience other cultures and influences because Brazil is very mixed and diverse, other regions can be "more exotic".
I’m going for 2 days. Curious where I should stay as a first-time visitor that is going to check it out to see if I would stay for 3 months. Recommendations?
I am a European living in Nordeste because the sea is warm and the weather is always warm which is very important to me…how is the weather in Florianópolis? They have I heard like 4 months cold like even goes down to 5 degrees? Cheers
I don't live there, but the climate in the south of Brazil is subtropical, so, there is less time of warm weather. Except at the Northeast, the sea is cold. I think that not as cold as in Europe, but cold. Where are you from? I think I saw your comments in "Swedish gringo", too.
@@AdorableUrban , I am Brazilian. I visited many countries in Europe, but not Greece and Ireland yet. The climate in Greece is better and it can reach very high temperatures in summer. But if you lived in Ireland, I can understand why you enjoy the weather at the Northeast.
Florianopolis is more expensive due it's distance from the production centers of Brazil. The tourism is because it's closer to other South America countries.
There are a lot of luxury hotels and restaurants serving the tourist trade, but you can still live well on a budget, too. I have always had more fun in Brazil, but Mexico has immense charm, too. Let me know what other places can compare with Puerto Vallarta or Floripa?
Yea, honestly, it's the best deal possible, which includes unlimited sessions per day, 5 times per week (+1 open sparring on saturdays), AND you get a beach nearby and a chill town. I keep debating whether I should go back sometime soon.
Floripa is a bit overhyped. It's quite expensive and it gets a bit to cold. Also, if you want to surf it's an ok place but if you just want to relax in the water it's not good. The water is cold and the waves a rough and you will get pounded in all different directions. Also, the amount of Argentinians tourists there is a bit overwhelming. The island appears to have a very low percentage of locals and around 80% of Argentinians at any given time and they are quite rude. I agree that it is probably one of the nicer and safer areas in Brazil but again, if you want a place that has locals and has nice calm waters and warmer weather it might not be for you
During my 3 months there (Feb to May), I didn't meet a single Argentinian. Also, there are 42 beaches (20 of them by their towns), so there are more than enough 'calm' beaches. Also, it only got cold around May to be fair because of the rain. But if the day was sunny, then the water was nice and warm.
Another question: haven’t you considered renting a car? It is worth thinking about, it would give you a lot of freedom to explore even more. And maybe the cost isn’t that far off maybe?
there is only one airport, Floripa airport. Next airport is in Navegantes 120 km. Normally to get here you need to go to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. International flight direct is only from Argentina and Chile.
I normally just stick with airbnb. you can negotiate with the landlord. avoid agencies since they usually just a commission on top, and don't provide any additional benefits.
In my case, that was a great price. I don't know if this is considered expensive. With respect to the location (2 minutes from the beach AND 1 minute from my muay thai training)
I wonder how it would be for retirees (60+). My son might move there in a few years, and I'm getting close to retirement. I might consider moving there to be near my son if he decides to stay there long-term.
700USD to 1000USD in rent??? Impossible. That is to high. It is possible to find something cheaper for sure. Anything more than 350USD would be a scam. Offering to pay in USD in a foreign account for a discount would be a good ideia.
I guess you're wasting money or being scammed by some local. An average one-bedroom apartment goes for $400-$500. $300 -$400 on groceries for one. You're throwing your money away.
Nice video. You just clearly missed a bit of research on the city economics. It's expensive mainly because it's an IT hub (like a little silicon valley) plus it's a small political capital city thus it concentrates super wages from the public sector (yes, in Brazil they are way over paid)
Haven't you been to Ilha do Campeche in Florianopolis? It's the most beautiful place in the island. Another information: the main urban beach in Balneário Camboriú is not clean. Laranjeiras is, but the main beach is not. I wouldn't advise swimming there. It might be safer than Rio and have some similarities but Rio is much more beautiful. I've been to both cities. No comparison. Besides, some of the best beaches in Brazil are in the Regiao dos Lagos in Rio, in places like Búzios and Arraial do Cabo. Btw, these places are in the state of Rio but relatively safe too, as safe as Camboriu.
Hey Adriana, yes, I show Ilha do Campeche in the video, but I forgot to mention it in the video :)
I can't safely rate balneario camboriu with Rio, but they definitely had their similarities. But then again, most cities along the beach probably would have a similar feel.
And thank you for sharing those other places. I hope to visit them one day :)
@@PremiumLeo Well, if you consider having a side walk, sea and some mountains around similarities then I agree. The thing is: Rio is much more than that, but most tourists think Rio is just Copacabana, Ipanema, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Rio has a lot of history, old and beautiful churches and buildings in general, things you can't find in Camboriu, which is a city relatively new compared to Rio and much smaller. Rio was the capital of the Portuguese Empire. Not to mention the cultural life. Does Rio also have more criminality? Of course it does. You cannot compare a 7 million ppl city with a city like Camboriu with a population of only about 150.000. Almost all Brazilian cities with that few number of ppl are relatvely safe.
@@TheAdrianaPolari Your description is spot on :)
Ultimately though, I would still say floripa is much more fun and has more things to do than Rio (mainly because Rio is limited in things you can do safely).
But yes, Rio is one of several epicenters of Brazilian and Portuguese history in Brazil.
Floripa is simply a beautiful place to be without as much concern for safety :)
@@PremiumLeo The comparison we were discussing was between Camboriu and Rio. Floripa is better than Camboriu, IMO. But there are tons of hikings in nature you can do in Rio city as well. There's a tour called 'Wild Beaches' (Praias Selvagens) that takes you to more isolated beaches, not to mention the hikings in Tijuca Forest, which is considered the biggest forest in an urban area in the world, amazing parks, such as Jardim Botanico or Parque Lage. Also places full of history.
Floripa is safer than Rio, but you have to consider that Rio is at least 12 times bigger than Floripa. Compared to Rio, Floripa is just like a little town in the countryside. Not to mention that Rio has the biggest and most beautiful Carnival in the world.
I see no reason for comparisons. Each destination has its appeals. What you can find in Floripa perhaps you can't find in Rio and vice-versa. I've been to both places. I like both and I see no reason to exclude one in order to just enjoy the other. You need to be careful in Rio, but again, where else can you have the sights that only Rio has? Floripa is safer, but Rio is unique. There's no big city in the world with that geography. Furthermore, you travel 2 hours by car and you reach Arraial do Cabo and Búzios, which are paradise on earth and safe. Going South there's Angra dos Reis bay with those amazing islands. Rio is nice not only the capital, but also many places in Rio state, on the coast or in the mountains.
@@TheAdrianaPolari I will pin your comment to the top. Thank you for all of the wonderful info Adriana :)
Thanks you! Finally a video with all the information I actually was looking for. Seriously, this is the most informative video on Floripa I've seen. And rn I feel like I've watched all of them, both in English and Portuguese.
I hope this ends up going up in search results for those who are looking for info before possibly moving there.
You are most welcome Bai Li :) I hope you have an amazing time in Floripa
Balneário Camboriú reminds me more of Gold Coast in Australia than Rio. Also, another reason to learn Portuguese is to better immerse yourself in the local culture. You definitely don't wanna miss on one of the warmest people on Earth.
I’m Just finishing a three month stint in Florianopolis. I love it here! I am really going to miss the wonderful people here. I
Yea, floripa is one of those places you can basically retire in.
Did you feel safe there?
you cant compare Floripa with Medellin 😂everything is 10 times better in Brasil...nicest people in the world!
Hence, why I was looking for a strong contrast to Medellin. Living in Floripa was the best decision of my life, to be honest.
Exactly been to Colombia and was shocked how polluted the place was, and how vicious the sellers all over Cartagena were too. Brazil is miles better
@@Utygyihgfggc in Medellin (Poblado) you get offered cocaine, weed at literally every corner 🤦🏻♂️ it wasn’t even fun anymore. in Cartagena the street sellers are very pushy too. And the people, they are so different. In Brasil you get approached, become friends and make genuine connections so easy, not gonna happen in Colombia - there they try to avoid you or if they show interest in you, it mostly is with bad intentions. you’re their ATM 🤦🏻♂️ that was my general experience. I met super nice people in Colombia too, but they are rare and you don’t find them as easy as in Brasil!
@@p__jay I can't believe this isn't common knowledge, i had high expectations for Colombia, but I won't be coming back lol.
@@Utygyihgfggc 😂same! i did go to Colombia directly from Brasil, thinking it will just as good, but oh man was wrong and very disapponted! what i don't understand though, why so many (mostly US Americans) talk so good about Colombia and keep going there...don't they know better?
Awesome video. As a Brazilian from south of Brazil and living in California? I’m sick and tired of getting inquires about Rio. Floripa offers EVERYTHING that we could ask for. I love my Floripa! Thank you for making such a truth statement of what Floripa really is!
Yea, for living, adventure, lifestyle, etc, Floripa > Rio
E o que você está fazendo na Califórnia, filha, vindo de uma cidade maravilhosa como Florianópolis?? 😂 (Califórnia é Rio de Janeiro 2.0).
Oh, another recommendations to visit in Santa Catarina:
- Bombinhas beach. It is a protected peninsula with many beautiful and varied beaches. It is paradise, beaches for all tastes, good for scuba diving, there are also nice hikes. It is worth spending like one or two weeks there to explore.
- Governador Celso Ramos, it is somewhat near Florianopolis, it has some amazing private airBnbs with access to the lagoon, super great.
- Balneario Camboriú: well, it’s the “Dubai of Brazil” (dumb nickname), but it is a nice modern city with huge beachfront skyscrapers (the tallest in Brazil) and many attractions. There are also some nice beaches next to it.
- Beto Carrero: if you wanna have some fun, this is a park next to Balneario Camboriu, it’s Brazil’s “Disneyland”. Smaller or course, you can visit and see most of it in one day. Super fun.
People need to know the south of Brazil, as a Brazillian myself I didn't know the south was so nice, safe and rich, I lived near Rio de Janeiro and always thought my country was awful, but now I live in SC and love it, I make videos about the south and try to convince people to come and live here ❤
I'm not sure about the rest of Santa Catarina, but Florianopolis definitely felt safe. But I can't confirm the safety levels late at night in the city itself.
@@PremiumLeo Florianópolis and Joinville are the most dangerous in the state because are the largest and with more immigrants, but as a Brazillian capital is the safest, most cities in SC has not seen a crime in a long time, I live in Brusque and here I have not heard about a death in a year, for a Brazillian city this is unbelievable, I lived in ES and there it's common about 10 deaths in a single day. You should get to Know Gramado in RS and the cities around it, they are amongst the most beautiful cities in the entire continent.
you are the 4th person to tell me about Gramado :)
It's like Ouro Preto?
@@PremiumLeo No, Ouro Preto is an old Portuguese preserved city, Gramado is like a Brazillian Switzerland, it's a cold place among the mountains with Italians and Germans descendants, Europe style, but everything seems pretty new and it's the closest we have to a first world, very safe, beautiful and organized.
Ah yes. I remember lots of mentions of Gramado. I'll have to visit one day :)
Nice Video.i moved here over a year ago from Manaus and its paradise compared to the criminality of the Amazonas,I'm an English guy still learning Portuguese which i agree with you is most important here.
nice Terry. Which area of the island did you end up calling home? I found campeche perfect for me, since it was semi-central, and had that muay thai gym almost across the street.
Hi Leo.We eventually settled in Ingleses although we visit Campech regularly in the summer particularly the island which is stunning.
Hi Terry. Greets from the UK. Just wondering what the locals treat foreigners gringos. Is there opportunities to make friends or are we just seen as potential fraud and scam victims?
@@blakeronan Hi there I have found most of the locals here very friendly and inquisitive of our English culture, there are not many who speak English but they do appreciate if you have a go at Portuguese, admittedly it's kind of touristy during the summer where I am and we get quite an influx of Argentinians who are also friendly, as for scammers fraudsters etc its not so prevalent here as the crime rate is one of lowest in Brazil so its safe to go out at night.i certainly don't regret coming here it really is a beutiful island.
You will be fine :) But as always, be mindful, do your due diligence, and learn the language to understand what is going on. But floripa otherwise is relatively safe.
Great video with so many excellent suggestions. I went to Floripa last year for the first time and really liked it. I'll be returning next year and spend a month . The plan is to join a gym, maybe take some yoga classes and Portuguese lessons. This should provide a little structure to my time in Florianopolis. Blumenau is definitely on the list of side trips and maybe the other city you mentioned. Thank you so much!
Oh man, you really love your Florianopolis
Definitely a great place! My most fave place in brazil thus far
Floripa is probably one of my favorites too. I went many times in my 20s and would spend entire summers there, and I always enjoyed it; Ilha da Magia. Barra da Lagoa was always my favorite personally. Maybe one day I’ll make it back there again.
It's also expanding rapidly. Lots of new 3-4 story condos going up in the areas you mentioned
@@PremiumLeo
Should I check it out?
Florianópolis is nice but I think you can have a similar experience while saving money on rent by living on the smaller towns of the coast of Santa Catarina. Bombinhas, for example, is a town situated in between Floripa and Balneario Camboriú and is a fantastic little town!
Excellent tour of Florianopolis and brings back memories from my time there in the late 70's, but it's developed a lot since and still lots of space around. I visited Caravieras beach at the time.
I'm surprised the costs seem reasonable - I spend a lot of time visiting Mexico, but prices may be rising more in Mexico and, today, Brazil seems more economical.
Mexico has it's sweet spots. I think the equivalent of Floripa would be Puerto Escondido, and a range of other small costal towns in MX. But Floripa is on another level with its abundance of nature.
No idea about the prices though, since 3-4% yearly inflation is standard across the globe.
problem with mexico is that there is such an abundance of tourists and digital nomads that the prices of any desireable place are through the roof. Most cool beach towns with cool infrastructure aren't cheap these days. Brazil has so many hidden gems.
Once mexico solves their police corruption issue, it's only going to get even more full of foreigners :)
Your video was very comprehensive and made me want to go to Brazil I subscribed
See you in brazil :)
Thank you for articulating all the landscape, culture, and physical activities. You did a great job! Most bloggers occupy the vids with senseless talk but you narrated then exhibited the visual beauty of this place. Now I can leave my comfort zone of Rio de Jenaero and adventure out. Again thank you, oh btw the Muat Thai gym you attended, what was the name and are they gringo friendly
hey brotha, you are most welcome. the gym is: RFA Brazilian Fight School Association - CT Rangel Farias on google maps
I'm certain you will enjoy :)
Very very very beautiful done. Thank you. Best wishes.
Thanks Mike. Saúde
Thanks for the amazing visit to Paradise. We all enjoyed together.
De nada
Florianópolis, Curitiba, Salvador, Vitória and Rio are my favorites Brazilians capital to be and live 😍
Vitoria you say? What about Belem. That's on my to-do list for next year.
@@PremiumLeo Indeed Belem shall be a very cool city, as far I know it’s very vibrant e people there are friendly, however I haven’t been there so I can’t say anything about the city itself. I wish you a great journey through Brazil, I love my country ❤️
@@michaelbarros744 my friend who stayed there for 2 months said it's not the most beautiful or interesting city, BUT he says the people there are very welcoming and open
@@PremiumLeo Best channel I've found about "Curita and Floripa. You are a very honest speaker. Great job.
@@albertoalmeida3424 obrigado amigo 😉
Good luck to you in Brazil. It's an amazing place!!!!
It definitely is :)
@@PremiumLeo I'm looking to move to Mexico, but I really love Brazil, too, and have relatives there given my wife is Brazilian. Mexico is just closer to the USA so I can drive there.
Awesome video! Just on time for my moving to Brazil, Florianópolis! So looking forward to my new life adventure! Thank you! ❤
Welcome, Svetlana!
You are most welcome Svetlana
I have Family in Balneario Camburiu but have never been there myself, (I'm from São Paulo), I always got the mental image of Camburiu as a sleepy beach town, maybe it used to be 20+ years ago, this Video is the first real look that I have had of the area. It's nice, I like it.
and from pix that I saw just a few days ago, they are STILL building, non-stop. The entire place will be towering high-rises soon
I was not aware that there were so many places to visit in florianapolis 🤯
I was there in 2004. How time flies!
Yea, and the amazing thing is, with enough effort, you can easily explore every corner of the island!
I think you lived like a king is Florianopolis. 875 US$ for a house for 1? A thousand dollars for groceries? 200 dollars per month on Uber??? This is insane! You can live reasonably well with 1000-1500 dollars budget in any place in Brazil.
Nice video mate, I'm native of the Island, surfer and lived in Campeche for a couple of year, love that place and the Island, lived in 4 countries including Australia and Portugal, just coming back to Australia 'coz I can make more money there and travel a lot more but if wasn't for that I'd never live Floripa, enjoy it, aloha!
Well, once you break through the money barrier, feel free to come back. Valeu amigo :)
my Brazilian boyfriend from Sao Paulo, and I stayed in Floripa last year for 4 months May to August. we loved it. stayed in three different locations on and near the island. staying now in Sao paulo we hope to go back soon.
what were the 3 locations on the island that you stayed?
Canasvierias, Ingleses Norte, and off the island very near Sao Jose@@PremiumLeo
thanks man, very useful video - also into Muay Thai so glad to know they have gyms there
They have a handful around the Island, including in the main city (obviously).
Lovely vid. I enjoyed watching. All the best.
Thanks Justino!
There’s a brazil flare to your accent. Like the inflection of your words it’s subtle but kudos to you man 👌🏾
Brigado amigo! I was in the miami the other day, and was asking for "water with gas", because I forgot the english name of 'soda water'. That's what happens when you live overseas for so long :)
Im american living in Medellin 8+yrs , my gf is Brasiliera we are strongly thinking of moving to Florianopolis or Balneario Camboriu instead of her native Sao Paolo. She have family in both places, for her its an easy move , for me I'm skeptical not knowing any portuguese. And if americans get problems from locals?
You will be fine, but obviously start learning portuguese :) Shouldn't take more than 3-6 months to get the hang of it
Hey Leo! Thanks for the great video, I was wondering where did you find / book the apartment?
Definitely a place for my next trip to brazil some day
Bring sunscreen and mosquito spray :)
Thank you for this extensive review! I am about to spend one month there. I might have to try the muay thai training for some good exercise.
I definitely recommend the muay thai. it's in Campeche at Rangel gym (if I recall)
Man! This is the video I needed. I'm a digital nomad from Mexico that will live in florianopolis for one year starting in two months. One of my biggest interest is to learn & train Jiujitsu and Muaythai there.
Thank you a lot! Fantastic video, congrats.
By the way, how much did you pay for training in RFA? I've seen the place on social media but not asked yet. Do you recommend it? Some advice before train there?
On the other side, what platforms did you used to rent a place? Or it was directly negosiated with locals?
It's super inexpensive, which is what I loved. It was about $30/mo from what I remember.
Private lessons can be negotiated to $15/lesson. I usually did the privates, in between classes (so trying to fit in about 2.5-3 hours of training per session).
For rent, airbnb, but I recommend you negotiate the price down as much as possible. Or ask in facebook groups also. I don't see any point in paying more than $800 USD/mo
hey! I'm digital nomad who's coming to Floripa for 6 months from October 10th. I'm looking for martial arts gyms aswell. If you want to meet me when I come and make new connection let me know your instagram!
Many Russians are currently migrating to the state of Santa Catarina. Mainly to the island of Florianópolis (Floripa).
Can't blame them. Better weather and island life
Good Russians or bad?
@@aldozilli1293 I really hope they are good Russians. It's already bad with the Argentines trying to abduct Santa Catarina to their territory. Haha ha...😄
Olha de santa Catarina por favor....
@@aldozilli1293Russians are in general good people with an excellent education.
Parabens pelo video sejam bem vindos ao Brasil. 🇧🇷☀️🇧🇷🌅🇧🇷🇧🇷☀️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Very impressive info , looks like an amazing place on many levels . Obrigado viu .
De nada amigo e brigado vc :)
Without a doubt, Santa Catarina is the best state in Latin America without a doubt, it is home to several important companies at an international level such as WEG and BRF (owner of Sadia, Perdigão, etc.), in addition to being the center of startups in Brazil's technology surpassing São Paulo. It has very beautiful colonial cities with a high HDI, large theme parks, and well-organized and clean beaches, apart from the lifestyle in contact with nature. I've already researched almost a hundred cities and all the states of Latin American countries, and none of them have this kind of combination between having a great economic potential combined with a healthy lifestyle and in contact with nature.
What about montevideo
@@PremiumLeo I doubt that the whole of Uriguay is better than the state of Santa Catarina. Sorry.. Everything you can imagine that is good or positive, Santa Catarina has it.
Im just curious, since Uruguay, I've heard, is the "switzerland" of south america. I might try living in Uruguay one day, but for now, Floripa was absolutely my fave :)
@@PremiumLeo I can't say for sure, but I've heard that crime has increased a lot in Uruguay in recent years (mainly in the capital). Something you don't see in Santa Catarina. But I need to confirm, because I don't want to be unfair.
@@PremiumLeo avoid Uruguay. It is a shithole. My friends barely escaped from there to Brazil.
Man you made me a believer as I’ve been on the line. Good content.
Thank you for the video. I am planning a trip in September to Brazil with some friends. I’ll be breaking away from the group and heading to Florianopolis solo. It will be a short trip Saturday to Monday. Can you recommend a neighborhood to stay? Nightlife is not a big deal for me, but I do enjoy pubs and the ocean. Thanks!
Lagoa is the go-to for most. Pretty much anywhere on the island you will have a beach (there are 42)
@@PremiumLeo Thanks. I ended up booking a place close to the water in Campeche. I wanted keep it low key.
@@donberry Campeche is great. See if your host can lend you a bicycle, because it's not the most walkable town, but it is beautiful.
You 100% need to climb up the rocks at Morro Lampião
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I love it that you have your notes. Super legal. Amei seu vídeo. 😊
Brigado Katia :) Gotta be prepared
Я в своем сознании настолько преисполнился, что уже три месяца живу во Флорипе.
Hello sir. Excellent video. Which health insurance could you recommend for Brazil? I have a trip in July
I never bought health insurance to be honest
Hello sir, I recommend "Unimed". You can research it, but I believe it is the best (and most famous) in Brazil.
Maravilhosa Florianópolis ❤ Minha terra
Isso :)
very informative, thank you
You are most welcome
Great review! Appreciate it :)
De nada amigo :)
It is a great place but IMO it has it's fair share of cons that make living difficult. 1) it is extremely spread out. Without traffic, it could take almost an hour to get from one point of the island to the other 2) during the peak season, the traffic is so bad, you are literally basically stuck in your own neighborhood constantly unless you wake up really really early and get your day started 3) it rains a LOT. Wow, it is one of the wettest climates I have ever seen. The weather in general is a bit of a drawback iMO, because the dry season occurs during their winter time, so in other words, when it is consistently dry it is consistently too cold to go to the beach. 5) IMO, the people in the south are a bit too european for my tastes; if I'm in Brazil I want something traditionally brazilian. A tad bit arrogant in the south. 4) Day trips outside of the island are a pain. The charter bus system in Brazil in general is ass, it takes like 4 and a half hours just to get to some places that are like 1.5 -2 hours away by car, because the bus will literally make 10 stops along the way, 5) a lot of guys go there for the women, but I feel like 90 precent of foreign dudes that will go there will get burned hard. There is very high competition, people aren't as tradtionally open and nice as other parts of Brazil, and the club scene is extremely posh and boujee. Most dudes might have to lower their standards quite a bit.
Those are some great thoughts. Lemme give my thoughts:
1) I agree, everything is spread out. But that allows for very particular living styles. Either city life, or beach life, or party town, or isolate yourself in one of the corners of the island. Just gotta choose which one you are going for.
2) Yea the traffic sucks, especially since most of the roads are single-lane. It will only get worse, unless they fix that.
3) The rain was based on the season. My first 2 months, it barely rained. My last month, it was cold and rainy.
4) I only did one trip outside of the city, to Balneariu and Blumenau. It definitely took some time. And yea, they stopped a lot. But Brazil is so huge and spread out, that taking a bus anywhere is going to take hours.
5) I didn't feel that most people were 'european', except for being a bit whiter than the north. Otherwise, the culture always felt brazilian. IMO, brazilian clubs are a bit more hipster, since the climate is hot, and everyone is always in flipflops, shorts, and whatnot.
There is a tipsbook in English about Florianopolis in the amazon ecommerce. There are others tips for tourists.
Why would the truth be shocking and to whom would it be shocking? Life in Florianopolis is not all roses but I would hardly call it shocking.
@@rayvogensen2983 Just a title :) did you like the video though?
@@PremiumLeo Yes, I did. I was there many years ago when it was a smaller and more liveable city. We stayed in a hotel on the continent side and I remember everyone was listening to She's Got Betty Davis Eyes. We drove down from Brasila, which is a three-day trip.
@@rayvogensen2983 that must have been an epic road trip 😮
Superb review!
Thank you very much Roger
Do you believe that foreigners have a wrong view of most of Brazil? Because Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are extremely violent, people forget or don't even know that these parts of the South exist.
It usually takes a bit of mental energy and effort to investigate other regions within a country. But I would say the general stereotypes about countries still hold when taking into account the entire country.
Thus brazil is still dangerous, and people need to be mindful at all times, regardless of how amazing floripa is :)
Wouldn't you say that you can have an excellent life in São Paulo if you had the money/salary and lived in a good place? Admitted, there is no beach but not everybody cares for that. I think São Paulo is unjustly put in the same category as Rio. It's beauty is in its vibe, not its view.
I use to say Florianopolis is a mix of California and Hawaii, obviously with many differences, but it is a huge beach island with a healthy, sports oriented young community.
But, without that much homelessness, addiction to heavy drugs and crime like we see in L.A for example.
Crime exists all throughout Brazil, but you can feel safe in general, specially if you take certain precautions and is “street smart”. Sure, many wouldn’t call that “feeling safe” if you are not completely careless, but well it’s how things are here at least.
I live down south in Rio Grande do Sul, we love to travel to Santa Catarina and visit it’s beaches. People joke that moving to Florianópolis is the dream of every “Gaucho” and it sure it is mine too 😅.
If you’re coming to Rio Grande do Sul for tourism, go to Gramado and Canela, one of the top mountain tourism spots in Brazil. It’s like Disneyland for tourists, it is an expensive trip if you’re not careful though.
For a more nature oriented and cheaper experience, our Canyons are great and there are trails to walk through the canyons that are super nice to do as well, recommend it.
The coast of SC always gets full of gaúcho, paranaense and argentine tourists😂
Great video!
Obrigado buddy :)
Leo ! You are one of very few uploaders who actually respond to comments
you receive .! Even the one or two negative ones who you are far too polite
with. It probably IS a pain in the a** to respond to some of the questions which are so.basic that anyone who needs that level of advice should probably stay
at home !! I'm surprised some of them don't ask you to book them into a Hotel
and fix them up with a date before they arrive. ! .😂😂
Considering going there for a month or 2 next winter with my friend. Guessing you really recommend it!
I recommend it for the adventures, most definitely. Best place to explore by far
Excellent video, thank you! It feels like Floripa would be perfect with a good transportation system
with a bike, it's awesome. or just uber around the island.
@@PremiumLeo what about africanized killer bees which were spread around Brazil and whole Latin America? Are they still dangerous and attack people?
this will require a google search, but never have I heard of such a thing from the locals :)
@@PremiumLeo ok. If so, it may look as the problem has gone :)
BTW I am preparing for entering Brazil next year.
Now you are firing me up to continue training in Salvador, Bahia. It's gonna be my 1st trip ever to Brazil with a long flight from Bahrain at the end of this year. Keep it up with your training. Muay Thai Forever 🙂
oh man, I fractured my foot and rolled my ankle with muay thai 4 days before leaving florianopolis. It's a love-hate relationship ^_^
I am German and live in Paraguay. There are many advantages to residing in Paraguay instead of Brazil. We spend the hot summers in Florianópolis to escape the heat in Paraguay during this time. 2 months every year. A wonderful place and wonderful beaches. If you like it less touristy and quieter at this time of year, I can recommend Matinhos further north.
Gotta love that Floripa has zones that offer a lifestyle for everyone. From touristy, to big city, to quiet and isolated.
Paraguay gets too hot, I feel like south Brazil has a milder climate, as well as coast, more diverse cities, etc. I see many Paraguayan tourists in Bombinha
Great video thanks
you are most welcome
Hi, would you recommend Rio, Florianopolis or somewhere else for the months of May - June as a digital nomad who likes to keep busy, stay active, but most importantly doesn't want to be stuck in a dead beach town? I once booked a villa in a beach town in Montenegro in the offseason and it sucked because all the shops were closed and I had to eat cevapi for a month straight. Thanks!
You can either do Florianopolis city, or Rio city. Why not do both, 1.5 months each, and see how you feel about them. I have a video about Rio on this channel also.
thank you for the video
Obrigado amigo
Great video Premium......Obrigada!
de naaaada amiga :)
I was deciding where to do my digital nomading in Brazil, and this video has totally sold Floripa for me, cheers for the insights! I had a question though, what are the best Muay Thai gyms in Florianopolis for English speakers? My Portuguese is only so-so, so English instruction is better!
Hey brotha! Floripa is awesome, seriously. I would recommend staying near "Rangel Farias muay thai" gym in Campeche. That's the one I went to. But you can also find one within the city
@@PremiumLeo Awesome, thanks for the advice!
The South of Brazil is more "European" and the climate is subtropical. So, Europeans and descendants in other countries can feel more "at home". For the ones who want to experience other cultures and influences because Brazil is very mixed and diverse, other regions can be "more exotic".
@@nancyleal2529 more exotic and much more dangerous where you can be killed on the street.
Nice review
You are most welcome Tomaz
Adorei o vídeo
Brigado :)
Welcome to THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL, the best part of Brazil!
Brigado e valeu :)
Que cidade!!
bem bonito, e certo
Top! top! top!🇧🇷
Brigado :)
Hi man, what Facebook groups do suggest to meet fellow nomads or CS to hang out with when traveling solo in Floripa
do a quick expat floripa search. there are one or 2 pretty much.
GREAT VIDEO 👍👍👍👍👍
QUESTIONS ❓
BASED ON YOUR TRAVELS
WHICH CITIES IN BRAZIL WILL BE GOOD CITIES TO RETIRE?
THANKS 👍
Florianópolis for sure
I’m going for 2 days. Curious where I should stay as a first-time visitor that is going to check it out to see if I would stay for 3 months. Recommendations?
Probably the usual spot of Lagoa
I am a European living in Nordeste because the sea is warm and the weather is always warm which is very important to me…how is the weather in Florianópolis? They have I heard like 4 months cold like even goes down to 5 degrees?
Cheers
I don't live there, but the climate in the south of Brazil is subtropical, so, there is less time of warm weather. Except at the Northeast, the sea is cold. I think that not as cold as in Europe, but cold.
Where are you from? I think I saw your comments in "Swedish gringo", too.
@@nancyleal2529 Greek Irish
And you where are you from?
@@nancyleal2529 thanks for info!
@@AdorableUrban , I am Brazilian. I visited many countries in Europe, but not Greece and Ireland yet. The climate in Greece is better and it can reach very high temperatures in summer. But if you lived in Ireland, I can understand why you enjoy the weather at the Northeast.
Florianopolis is more expensive due it's distance from the production centers of Brazil. The tourism is because it's closer to other South America countries.
Ah, I didn't realize that was the reason for being expensive. Interesting observation!
That sounds rational 💪
There are a lot of luxury hotels and restaurants serving the tourist trade, but you can still live well on a budget, too. I have always had more fun in Brazil, but Mexico has immense charm, too. Let me know what other places can compare with Puerto Vallarta or Floripa?
Floripa is expensive because a lot of people come to live here. None capital of the south or southeast of Brazil is far from production centers.
Your training cost per month is really an amazing deal at $30 per month
Yea, honestly, it's the best deal possible, which includes unlimited sessions per day, 5 times per week (+1 open sparring on saturdays), AND you get a beach nearby and a chill town.
I keep debating whether I should go back sometime soon.
Floripa is a bit overhyped. It's quite expensive and it gets a bit to cold. Also, if you want to surf it's an ok place but if you just want to relax in the water it's not good. The water is cold and the waves a rough and you will get pounded in all different directions. Also, the amount of Argentinians tourists there is a bit overwhelming. The island appears to have a very low percentage of locals and around 80% of Argentinians at any given time and they are quite rude. I agree that it is probably one of the nicer and safer areas in Brazil but again, if you want a place that has locals and has nice calm waters and warmer weather it might not be for you
During my 3 months there (Feb to May), I didn't meet a single Argentinian.
Also, there are 42 beaches (20 of them by their towns), so there are more than enough 'calm' beaches. Also, it only got cold around May to be fair because of the rain. But if the day was sunny, then the water was nice and warm.
If you meet a rude Argentina tell them the brits stole the falklands
thank you!
De nada Noam
Another question: haven’t you considered renting a car? It is worth thinking about, it would give you a lot of freedom to explore even more. And maybe the cost isn’t that far off maybe?
Adorei o local
Valeu amigo :)
Your video is very articulate. If you are flying to Florianopolis, which airport do you fly into and what airline?
there is only one airport, Floripa airport. Next airport is in Navegantes 120 km.
Normally to get here you need to go to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.
International flight direct is only from Argentina and Chile.
as @pigaumDjn stated, there is only one airport. I arrived via sao paolo or Rio (can't recall)
hence the overabundance of Argentinians during certain latin american holidays
Thank you
you are most welcome
9:40 you got the girls lighting up snoop dog’s favorite dessert 😂
Matadeiro é surf spot nervoso. Quando tá grande, só os profissa entram na água.
Mas e uma boa experience, ne
Hello sir . Excellent video. Are there competent and a surplus of medical n hospital facilities in Florianopolis?? Thanks again
Of course, but better to get a premium health plan. The free system is overloaded
Kkkk
im from afghanistan and is the poeple friendly in florianopolis or no / thanks for information have a nice day
They are friendly to everyone :) I recommend learning some portuguese before arriving. English is not a commonly spoken language here.
thanks man @@PremiumLeo
If you were spending 30 days in Floripa which area would you chose?
I enjoyed Campeche :)
@@PremiumLeo Keep in mind Campeche is very chill. If you're not in North campeche you will need a bike or to take taxi just to eat.
You forgot to mention about skateboarding homie. Skateboarding culture is very big in Floripa.
probably in the main city. I didn't see any skateboarding around the smaller towns.
Whats the best website to find apartments to rent in Brazil?
I normally just stick with airbnb. you can negotiate with the landlord. avoid agencies since they usually just a commission on top, and don't provide any additional benefits.
Are they amazing views or gorgeous/breathtaking?
Absolutely! Many many amazing views
Hi, please list the brasilian cities you have lived at.
I understand that it gets quite cold in winter.
Pelo vídeo Florianópolis é o paraíso. Só para lembrar, é uma cidade do Brasil.
Certo :)
Am i hearing it correctly? 860 usd for rent? Or you picked the expensive one bro?
In my case, that was a great price. I don't know if this is considered expensive.
With respect to the location (2 minutes from the beach AND 1 minute from my muay thai training)
thank you. is it recommended to visit in January? do you still live there?
January is all sunshine. I don't live there anymore :)
I really hope there will be warm water there😂 and too bad I could use a great guide. Did you leave Brazil??
@@mira7156 hehe yea. Living in Colombia now :)
@@PremiumLeo why? Where in Colombia?
I wonder how it would be for retirees (60+). My son might move there in a few years, and I'm getting close to retirement. I might consider moving there to be near my son if he decides to stay there long-term.
I was staying with a family while there. Seems like a great place to slow things down and relax... all the time :)
700USD to 1000USD in rent??? Impossible. That is to high. It is possible to find something cheaper for sure. Anything more than 350USD would be a scam. Offering to pay in USD in a foreign account for a discount would be a good ideia.
Of course. It's possible to find all prices. It all depends on what you are looking for.
Curitiba is more like 3 mayyyybe 4 hours from florianopolis. Not 8 hours. Unless by bus I don’t know
Yea, the journey on the bus wasn't exactly fast from Curitiba. I visited Curitiba a second time, starting FROM Floripa, and back as well.
Do you have any videos showing what do you do to be a digital nomad?
Saying people are active only to "loog good on the beach" is not true, most people just want a healthy and active lifestyle
Yep. Every person on the island has a story they tell themselves to look good/be fit/be healthy, etc.
I guess you're wasting money or being scammed by some local. An average one-bedroom apartment goes for $400-$500. $300 -$400 on groceries for one. You're throwing your money away.
What do you use to create your thumbnails?
Hey Alex, my buddy makes them
Nice video. You just clearly missed a bit of research on the city economics. It's expensive mainly because it's an IT hub (like a little silicon valley) plus it's a small political capital city thus it concentrates super wages from the public sector (yes, in Brazil they are way over paid)
Someone also mentioned because delivery of goods onto the island is also bottle-necked by the 2 bridges.