1. 🌐 An Emerging Tech Community
Florianópolis is earning its place as Brazil’s “Silicon Valley.” The city now hosts over 30 coworking spaces like Cohub, Habitat Coworking, Selina, and more—equipped with high-speed internet, events, mentorship, and even surf lessons.[1] Startups like Datarisk.io, Cashway, openbox.ai, Resultados Digitais, and ContaAzul call Floripa home.[2]
“The digital nomad scene is really good, with events being thrown every week… A lot of the nomads stay in Campeche.”[3]
2. Property & Short‑Term Rental Trends
Real estate in Florianópolis and broader Santa Catarina has seen consistent growth. Coastal condos, vacation rentals, and luxury apartments are increasingly appealing—both for living and rental income .
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Short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, etc.) show strong demand, especially in summer and shoulder seasons.
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Buying is relatively straightforward—foreigners need a CPF (Brazilian Tax ID), you can if you wish higher a lawyer for due diligence. Many successful foreign buyers are doing it, with typical purchases around USD 360 k (in cash), but you can find opportunities for around R$72,500.
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Government incentives encourage investment in real estate and startups alike .
3. Visa & Residency Options
Brazil offers a range of visas that support long stays in Floripa:
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Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV): Valid for 1 year, renewable, with a monthly income requirement ~USD 1,500 or savings ~USD 18,000.[4]
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Investor Visa – Business: Requires investing BRL 500k (~USD 100k) in startups or research (also creating jobs) or BRL 600k for general business—yielding permanent residency.[5]
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Investor Visa – Real Estate (“Golden Visa”): Invest BRL 1 million (~USD 181k) (or BRL 700k in North/Northeast) to receive a 4‑year temporary visa, then optional permanent residency and pathway to citizenship.[6]
These provide flexible, long-term options whether you’re living, working remotely, or looking to build equity.
4. Lifestyle Perks: Sun, Surf & Good Food
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Beaches & Nature: Floripa offers 42 beaches, surf breaks, hiking trails, sailing, kitesurfing—perfect escapes from the screen .
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Quality of Life: Nomad reviews highlight clean, safe neighbourhoods, friendly locals, and a healthy, active lifestyle.[7]
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Cost of Living: Monthly expenses are reasonable—est. USD 1,700 for nomads, USD 794 for expats; long‑term rental studios in the city center often go for USD 262/month.[8]
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Local Flavor: Fresh seafood, organic cafes, market life—plus that famous caipirinha vibe .
“Internet is great and stable… You really don’t need a car. Ubers & 99… are really cheap <$10 US just about anywhere.” [9]
5. Where to Live: Neighborhood Highlights
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Campeche: Frequently recommended by nomads; great surf, cafes, coworking vibes.[10]
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Lagoa da Conceição: Social, youthful, scenic; home to Selina and other coliving spots.[11]
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Jurerê Internacional: Luxury beachside living—ideal for investors and holiday rentals.[12]
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Barra da Lagoa, Ingleses, Daniela: More laid-back, family-friendly, still well-connected.[13]
✨ Final Take
Florianópolis is more than a pretty island—it offers:
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A vibrant but welcoming tech ecosystem
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Affordable, growth-oriented real estate
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Supportive visa paths and residency frameworks
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A laid-back, healthy coastal lifestyle
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Strong demand for rentals and buy-to-stay homes
Whether you’re chasing a seasonal escape, remote work adventure, or building a property portfolio—Floripa delivers, with warmth, sun, surf… and a community ready to welcome you.
Curious to explore luxury apartments, beachfront investment options, or need help navigating visas and legal details? Reach out—we’d love to help make Floripa your next home base!