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