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Florianopolis Brazil
Subtropical island life with Arvoredo reef dives, Campeche snorkeling, and Atlantic Forest trails
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 20 sources
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20 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.
- ICMBio: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo (official unit page) - Official overview of the protected area and managing authority
- ICMBio: Mergulho recreativo na Ilha do Arvoredo esta liberado (rule clarification) - Explains that only the south part of Ilha do Arvoredo is open for recreational diving and landing is restricted
- Bombinhas Tourism Board: Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo - Local tourism authority summary of Arvoredo location and recreational diving restriction to the south tip
- Prefeitura de Florianopolis: Ilha do Campeche (official access portal) - Official portal for Campeche Island access and visitor information
- Prefeitura de Florianopolis: Authorization process for Campeche Island - Municipal note about authorization system and access control
- INMET: Climate graphs for Florianopolis - Monthly climate normals used for season planning context
- Epagri/Ciram: Marine forecast for navigation and fishing (Santa Catarina) - State meteorology source for winds, swell, and sea-state planning
- Floripa Airport (official site) - Airport operator information for FLN
- FlightConnections: Flights from Florianopolis (FLN) - Snapshot of direct flight network for FLN (useful for route planning)
- Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - Official guidance on eVisa eligibility and portal for US, Canada, and Australia
- U.S. Embassy Brazil: Visa requirement reinstatement message - Confirms timeline and requirement changes for US nationals
- Projeto Tamar: Florianopolis visitor center - Sea turtle conservation visitor center information
- Instituto Australis: Southern right whale season guidance - Whale season timing and observation context for Santa Catarina coast
- Marinha do Brasil: SALVAMAR emergency number 185 - Official maritime emergency contact (SAR) guidance
- DAN: Emergency assistance - Dive medicine emergency support and contact guidance
- DAN Brasil: Portuguese hotline information - Brazil/Portuguese language hotline details
- SSI MyDiveGuide: Arvoredo destination conditions - Visibility and water temperature ranges used as a planning reference
- Sea Divers: Arvoredo dive trip notes and site list - Operator notes on typical depths and example Arvoredo-area site names
- PADI: Agua Viva Mergulho (Florianopolis) - Example of established training operator presence in Florianopolis
- Destination hero photo by Cassiano Psomas - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@psomas