Expert: Edison - 1/26/2011

Question
«I believe that you could have a good life with US$1,500»

With or without lodging?

I'm looking for a place to stay during late april beginning of march, and place on the internet I should look? I want something around Praia Mole.

Thanks!

Answer
Hello Charles,

Things are not very cheap in Brazil anymore, but you can have some fun with US$1500.

The summer season is from December to you middle March and you will not find a lot of people, hotels and restaurants open, and night life in praia Mole in the other months. Also the water and weather are usually cold from May to September.

So, I recommend you to stay in downtown (first option), Lagoa da Conceicao or Canasveira and rent a car or take a bus to travel around the island.

Also remember, not many people can speak English in Brazil. So, it better to stay in a international hotel and maybe hire a local, English speaker guide.

Here are some links:
http://www.guiafloripa.com.br/index.php3
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g303576-Florianopolis_State_of_Santa_Catarina...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g303576-d553866-Reviews-Lagoa_da_Co...

You can also contact expatriates living in Brazil for few tips:
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_brazil
http://www.expat-blog.com/en/directory/south-america/brazil/
http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/brazil/  

Good luck!

Edison