City in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Florianópolis for solo travelers
Is Florianópolis good for solo travel?
Brazil's top nomad and surf island with over 40 beaches, good wifi and a relaxed pace. Suits long stays and active trips; you need a car or scooter, and summer crowds and rain slow things down.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 5/5 · Excellent for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Limited |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, with a strong surf and nomad scene. Use ride apps at night and avoid empty beaches after dark. |
How to meet people in Florianópolis
Surf camps in Campeche and Joaquina, nomad meetups and coworking in Lagoa, yoga classes, social hostels in Lagoa and Campeche, and run and stand-up paddle groups.
Good things to do alone
- Hike the Lagoinha do Leste trail
- Surf or take a lesson at Joaquina
- Sandboard the Joaquina dunes
- Eat oysters at Santo Antônio de Lisboa
- Take a boat to Ilha do Campeche
Where to stay in Florianópolis
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Lagoa da Conceição | Nomads: cafés, coworking, lagoon sports and nightlife |
| Centro and Beiramar | Cheaper, urban, near the bus terminal and shops |
| Campeche | Surf beach, long stays, relaxed expats |
| Jurerê Internacional | Upscale beach clubs, summer parties, pricey |
| Santo Antônio de Lisboa | Quiet colonial village with seafood and sunsets |
Solo travel across Brazil
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 5/5 | Limited |
| Chapada Diamantina | 5/5 | Limited |
| Rio de Janeiro | 4/5 | Limited |
| São Paulo | 4/5 | Limited |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 4/5 | Limited |
| Jericoacoara | 4/5 | Limited |
| Ilha Grande | 4/5 | Limited |
| Paraty | 4/5 | Limited |
| Fernando de Noronha | 4/5 | Limited |
| Pipa | 4/5 | Limited |
| Natal | 4/5 | Limited |
| Maceió | 4/5 | Limited |
| Belo Horizonte | 4/5 | Limited |
| Itacaré | 4/5 | Limited |
| Morro de São Paulo | 4/5 | Limited |
| Lençóis Maranhenses | 4/5 | Rare |
| Bonito | 4/5 | Limited |
| Ouro Preto | 4/5 | Limited |
| Curitiba | 4/5 | Limited |
| Porto Alegre | 4/5 | Limited |
| Balneário Camboriú | 4/5 | Limited |
| Salvador | 3/5 | Limited |
| Búzios | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Recife | 3/5 | Limited |
| Fortaleza | 3/5 | Limited |
| Manaus | 3/5 | Limited |
| Brasília | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Belém | 3/5 | Rare |
| Porto de Galinhas | 3/5 | Limited |
| Gramado | 3/5 | Limited |
Quick answers
Is Florianópolis good for solo travelers?
Excellent for solo travel (5/5). Brazil's top nomad and surf island with over 40 beaches, good wifi and a relaxed pace.
How do you meet people in Florianópolis?
Surf camps in Campeche and Joaquina, nomad meetups and coworking in Lagoa, yoga classes, social hostels in Lagoa and Campeche, and run and stand-up paddle groups. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Florianópolis?
Limited.
Is Florianópolis safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, with a strong surf and nomad scene. Use ride apps at night and avoid empty beaches after dark.
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