This island offers a lot of variety in a relatively small space. On Ilha de Santa Catarina, you will find Florianopolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina. This city is known for its exciting nightlife and boasts a historic downtown area. Ilha de Santa Catarina is also home to many gorgeous beaches, including Joaquina Beach, a popular surfing hot spot. In addition to its beaches, Ilha de Santa Catarina also boasts beautiful Brazilian pine tree forests, lakes and dunes. This island, which is connected to the mainland by two suspensions bridges, is a favorite vacationing spot for tourists from other countries such as Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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